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#writephoto – The Shirkers – Michael

When the battle ended, the shirkers were gathered before the victorious commander. These were the men who had run, hidden or found something else to do as the battle raged. As punishment, they were led in chains to the boulder … Continue reading

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Stocks #midnighthaiku

The stocks were used in many countries as a method of corporal punishment. While it may look innocuous, like the stock market, the stocks were an uncertain and indeterminate affair… anything could happen. The offenders feet would be immobilised, usually … Continue reading

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