This is the picture I mentioned in class. If you were a traitor or some other scoundrel in Shakepeare's time, you could get your head chopped off and mounted on a stick on London bridge. Sounds very Lord of the Flies to me. See if you can spot the heads in the picture. Click on the picture to enlarge it.
40 comments:
I think I see the heads. They're the roundish things on sticks on top of the building right? I think I'd rather be hung.
Sarah West
Per. 1
They had harsh punishment back then
Alexa Kanbergs
Per.3
The heads are on top of one of those buildings. That does sound like Lord of the Flies.
~Paje Morrow~ 3AB
The only heads I saw were on top of the buildings, I remember you talking in class about how the rich people and the poor people had different punishments.
Jennifer Bond
Period 1AB
How very barbaric and disturbing to mount peoples heads on a bridge. It's interesting to see what was done in history though.
- Kelsey Culbertson Per. 3
Ouch. On the gate near the front is where the heads are.
-Holly Mayhugh Period 3
oh yeah i see the heads... interesting
Olivia Haglund period 3
Yikes. Some of them look like they're about to fall over. That would be a nasty surprise for anyone walking below.
I think its ironic how we always associate the phrase head hunters with a Hollywood image of barbarians deep in the jungle somewhere. Interesting to know that the same thing was done over in "civilized" England as well.
hahah creepy, i found the heads, i think its pretty messed up beheading people but kinda tight
Ryan per. 1
I see the on the archway.
My family and I actually went to the Tower of London when I was in 4th grade. Pretty disturbing but interesting punishments.
Nicole Bernath
Per 3AB
That is so barbaric. Its like a game; instead of where's Waldo, it's where's the heads!
Ahron DeBenedetti
P3
That would be really graphic to see just walking along on a normal day! I wouldn't be able to handle it. But it most likely works!
Andrea Alexander
Period 3
i think it was actually a good idea for parliament to put the heads of traitors and criminals on the brides. because most likely everybody would see them and would definitely wouldn't commit treason or anything because of the punishment. I just went to London this summer and it is funny because London Bridge is just about the same as any bridge that you would see on the Thames, but seems to be the most famous. This picture must have taken place before one of the big fires.
Tory Brown
Block 3AB
If I walked into the London, and the first things to greet me were those heads on a stick, I would definity keep myself in line.
Matthew Humphrey
Period 3AB
Um, that's disturbing. It was probably shameful for the deceased person's family as well. I don't think my parents would be too excited if my head was stuck on top of London Bridge for all to see.
Nicole Glover
Block 3AB
Wow! That is not something I would want to see everyday! I see them though, and I am glad I just see them in the picture.
Brittany Spelman
Period 4AB
that's such a creepy picture. ugh.
-Kirsten Aughenbaugh
period 1
Thats pretty gross.
Arthur Kim 3AB
Hey Mr. Wilson...
Whoa...I suppose that's one way to send the message. I mean if walking into London I saw a bunch of bloody human heads each on a stick for public eye i wouldn't want to be in their shoes. However, did people just know that if one was beheaded it was because they were some sort of traitor. It could be a good way to prevent people from behaving as scoundrels if they know beheading is the punishment for it. If i was just a visitor and was unaware of the culture it would just appear as an act of savagery. This photograph does seem to relate to Lord of the Flies, but whatever it is it is beyond sick. Who thinks up these punishments? I know one thing, if I entered a town where I witnessed the posting of detached heads I'd get out of there faster than racehorse out of the gates!
.:Corinn Waltrip:.
.:Period 1:.
Hey Mr. Wilson...
Whoa...I suppose that's one way to send the message. I mean if walking into London I saw a bunch of bloody human heads each on a stick for public eye i wouldn't want to be in their shoes. However, did people just know that if one was beheaded it was because they were some sort of traitor. It could be a good way to prevent people from behaving as scoundrels if they know beheading is the punishment for it. If i was just a visitor and was unaware of the culture it would just appear as an act of savagery. This photograph does seem to relate to Lord of the Flies, but whatever it is it is beyond sick. Who thinks up these punishments? I know one thing, if I entered a town where I witnessed the posting of detached heads I'd get out of there faster than racehorse out of the gates!
.:Corinn Waltrip:.
.:Period 1:.
Wow...It's a very detailed picture! I think I can see the heads....
And yes, it does sound a lot like Lord of the Flies...wierd!
Emily Curb (1st pd.)
Well at least you would learn not to be a traitor.
Amy
1st period
I think I see the heads. Very disturbing but yet interesting. Reminds me of the pig's head in Lord of the Flies.
Lily Nguyen, Period 1
Thats some gross stuff
Kalei Lopez P. 3AB
Sounds to me like a communism regime.
Merlyn Nehrbass
Second Period
man i cant believe people use to do things like that
Cody HAYS
period 3
look at those heads
chuckles specht
ahh gross!!
-Ryan Knolin (per. 3)
that's evil and disturbing and disgusting.
Kylie Hathaway Period 3AB
Yeah i think i see the heads on the bridge, they're in the lower right hand corner right? ew that is so gross
Erica Merckling Period 3ab
Cool. I see the heads.
Dan Kieffer
Period 1
thats pretty disgusting...
oops the one above is mine-
Kari Jenson period 1
In the pic they kinda look like olives on a toothpick! But i'm sure in real life i would be terrified if i saw them and smelt them.
Bre Burnett 3AB
that's a clever way to get the message across.I would not want to walk under that bridge if the heads were still there...i'd take the long way around.
that last message about walking under that bridge, was sent by me..srry i forgot my name!
-Hend Yahya 3ab
Wow! that's gross that back then they would put the heads on the tops of London bridge!
ally mercado
period 1
Now i see why a lot of people were afraid to stand out or rebel.
Travis Spanu
Period 1
thats a pretty huge bridge and theres so many buildings on it
Luke Murphy
Hey Mr. Wilson!
Ew, I see them... quite a gross way to get the point across to the people living in London. The buildings on the bridge are interesting, did people live there? I can't imagine waking up and seeing bloody heads outside of my window =/ Hope you had a good Thanksgiving!
Katie Schoblaske
Per. 1
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