Busby's stoop chair

External image
The chair in Thirsk Museum


Crime and curse

Busby arrested, tried and condemned to death after he murdered his father-in-law Daniel Auty in 1702. The execution's site was said to be haunted by Busby's ghost.[1]

Background

Busby was gibbeted at Sandhutton crossroads,[2] beside an inn.

Deaths

In the 1970s some fatal accidents were linked with the chair.[1] In 1972 the chair was ultimately hung from the ceiling of Thirsk Museum[1] to prevent occupancy, even by maintenance.

Cultural references

Busby's chair, as depicted in Hetalia: Axis Powers

In Episode 26 of Hetalia: Axis Powers, England monologues to himself that he will get revenge on America using "Busby's Chair". However, Russia sits in the chair instead, causing it to explode in a red aura.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "The infamous Busby Stoop Chair". Thirsk Museum. Retrieved 24 March 2012.
  2. ↑ Peach, Howard (2003). Curious Tales of Old North Yorkshire. Sigma Leisure. p. 98. ISBN 1850587930.
  3. ↑ Hetalia: Axis Powers - Episode 26 (SUB) (DVD) (in Japanese and English). 9 June 2010. Event occurs at 1:08. Retrieved 7 August 2015.
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