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How the Dreadful Murder of Ellen Wooldridge Inspired the 'Ballad of Reading Gaol'

Charles Thomas Wooldridge was a Trooper with the Royal Horse Guards, and a very jealous man. Living away from his wife would constantly accuse her of having affairs. Despite her denials and lack of any proof his anger got the better of him leading him to murder. He was then imprisoned at Reading prison where he was eventually hanged.

English
  • Originally Aired February 18, 2022
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Network YouTube
  • Created April 26, 2023 by
    heartaem
  • Modified April 26, 2023 by
    heartaem