The highwayman who rode 200 miles in one day for an alibi
In short: In the summer of 1676, John "Swift Nick" Nevison performed a feat of endurance that remains legendary. This video explores how he galloped across England to evade justice.
John "Swift Nick" Nevison was one of only two highwaymen considered dashing enough to be featured in Lord Macaulay’s famous History of England. To secure his freedom, he undertook a grueling journey from Kent to York.
Nevison covered approximately 200 miles in a single day. This remarkable dash was not for sport, but a desperate move to establish an alibi and escape the consequences of his crimes as a highwayman.
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