One of the greatest tragedies was that, following the murder of mill owner, William Horsfall, 17 men and boys were hung at York (only 3 for murder) and 7 transported. When the judge was asked if so many men could hang on one gallows he callously replied that they'd hang more comfortably on two.
I wrote a song about this some time ago but can't lay my hands on it at the moment. If I find it I'll post it.