Dick
Turpin (1706-1739)
Robber, smuggler, housebreaker, highwayman, and horse thief in England. Was
hanged at York for murder. In 1676 is said to have robbed a sailor 4 am, and
to have made a legendary ride from London to York by 7:45 pm to establish an
"alibi'. Shown riding Black Bess, his horse.