1. Wallace’s Death and Execution
No words of peace are to be held out to William Wallace in any circumstances whatever unless he places himself utterly and absolutely in our will
Edward I

2. There were many in Scotland who would shelter and help Wallace
But others who would give him up for reward or favour
WANTED
WILLIAM WALLACE
Wallace never gave up in his fight against the English he continued to
Resist English forces
Evade capture
Harass occupying English forces

3. Wallace’s capture Spring 1305
Sir John Mentieth a Scottish knight joined Wallace’s followers as a spy
He communicated his movements to Edward
Wallace was reported to be staying in a house near Glasgow when Mentieth struck in the middle of the night.

4. Journey to London
Wallace was dragged away and taken to Carlisle where he was imprisoned
From Carlisle he was taken south
His hands tied behind his back and legs tied together under the belly of his horse
Journey lasted 17 days
Wallace and his captors reached London 22 August 1305
Edward ordered him to be taken to trial

5. The Trial Taken through streets of London past jeering crowds
‘Show’ trial was held in Westminster Hall
Laurel wreath placed on his head
Peter Mallory (Chief Justiciar of England) in charge of proceedings
No witnesses were called
No pleas were given
Wallace had no opportunity to defend himself

6. Wallace denied none of the accusations except Treason
The list of charges
Treason against the King
Murder, including that of Sir William Haselrig
Arson
Destruction of property
Sacrilege
Wallace denied none of the accusations except Treason

7. Wallace’s Death
Tied and dragged through streets of London to Smithfield Elms
Noose placed around his neck and hoisted into the air
Left swinging and choking for minutes before being taken down
Abdomen cut open, his bowels taken out and burned in front of him

8. Wallace’s Death Head was cut off with an axe
Body cut into four quarters
Head placed on a spike over London Bridge
Four parts of his body sent to Berwick, Perth, Stirling and Newcastle

9. Edward’s triumph over Scotland was now complete…..
Until 1314