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The Turks Head was situated at 30 Wapping High Street. It was destroyed by bombing during World War II and was not replaced. Prior to 1830 pirates and other criminals condemned to death for crimes committed at sea were hanged at Execution Dock nearby. As this Turks Head was the last pub on the journey to the gallows the victim was allowed a quart of ale here.

Source: Colin Price

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