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In
the 18th Century,
Putney Heath was
a very dangerous
place - not only
was it famous for
highwaymen and robbers,
but it was also
a favourite spot
for people fighting
duels.
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| Putney
Heath today. |
Duels
were commonly fought
when people thought
they had been insulted
or wronged in some
way. The people
taking part could
use a number of
different weapons,
but swords and pistols
were the most common.
Although
participants in
duels were occasionally
killed, more often
the intention was
just to hurt the
other person, to
'prove a point'
and clear the insult. |
