William Dennison

Type: Person

As of November 2026, William Dennison has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Timeline - World History Documentaries (Jan 2026). Cited as a named prisoner who escaped Appleby jail in 1798; his escape is used to explain the boulder anti-escape measure found archaeologically.

Prisoner (historical record) at Appleby County Jail (Westmorland) — inmate (1798) specializing in.

William Dennison at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardJan 2026 on Timeline - World History Documentaries
RolePrisoner (historical record; Appleby jail inmate/escapee, 1798)
AffiliationAppleby Jail (Westmorland county jail) — historical incarceration record

Who talks about William Dennison on podcasts?

William Dennison came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Timeline - World History Documentaries.