Birching (abolished in 1967) (jan 1, 1166 – jan 1, 1967)
Description:
This punishment meant beating a person across the backside with a bundle of birch rods. Until the 19th century, it was a common punishment in schools. In the 19th century and early century, it could also be imposed by the courts as a punishment for certain offences. Birching as a punishment for civilians was abolished in Britain in 1948. However, it was still used in prisons. The birch was last used in a British prison in 1962. It was abolished in 1967.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1166
jan 1, 1967
~ 801 years