york60 The Instruments of Punishment From Upper left to lower right: Cat of Five Tails Reputed to have been used at York Castle Whipping was common for minor offenses. The offender was stripped to the waist and whipped along a public street. The public whipping of women was abolished in 1817, but continued for men until the 1830's. Fetters of Leg Irons Waist Girdle with attached manacles to pinion the arms. Traditionally said to have been worn by Dick Turpin. Thumb Restraints Manacles or Handcuffs Brass Leading Handcuff for Prisoner & Constable The item in the lower center is a Branding Iron Reputed to have been used at York Castle. The initials "RT" stand for Rogue Thief