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Highwaymen were able to rob people because of a lack of law enforcement in rural and underdeveloped areas, the use of currency which was not easily traced at the time and the ease of escaping on horse in rural areas. Highwaymen plied their trade in the UK from the 1600's to 1800's. The last known highwayman robbery occurred in 1831.

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How did highwaymen steal?

by picking stuff up and carrying it away


Where do the highwaymen work?

Apparently, you don't know what highwaymen were. Highwaymen were robbers, thieves, criminals, whatever you want to call them, in the 1600's to 1800's. They didn't work in one place, they robbed many different places.


What do highwaymen need to have?

highwaymen needed to have a mask, gun and a horse so they could threaten people to steal their money and so they weren't recognised and could get away fast without getting caught.


Meaning of 'Dirty Work at the Crossroads'?

The crossroads was frequently the place where highwaymen chose to waylay their victims, maybe because it provided multiple escape routes, so that dirty work at the crossroads meant being robbed by highwaymen .


Who did highwaymen do their work with?

Highwaymen typically worked alone or in small groups, known as "gangs." These gangs would collaborate to ambush and rob travelers on the roads, often operating in remote areas where they could easily evade capture. Highwaymen would also sometimes work with informants or spies to gather information on potential targets.


What did highwaymen eat?

highwaymen drunk ale


What did highwaymen wear around their waste?

Highwaymen had pistols on their waste


Did the highwaymen work in groups?

Yes, highwaymen typically worked in groups to increase their chances of success and to intimidate their victims. Working in groups allowed them to quickly overpower their targets and escape before authorities could respond. Additionally, group collaboration helped highwaymen plan and execute their crimes more efficiently.


Who were sussex highwaymen?

Highwaymen that were the worst and most dangerous and came from Sussex.


Did highwaymen exist?

Highwaymen existed in from the 16th century to the 18th century.


What is the duration of Highwaymen film?

The duration of Highwaymen - film - is 1.33 hours.


Do highwaymen rob other highwaymen?

It is possible for highwaymen to rob other highwaymen, as they may see them as competition for potential targets. However, it is not a common occurrence as they typically target travelers and merchants passing through their territory.