Does anyone knows any info on public execution during shakespears time?

Question:This was the time of Queen Elizabeth. That's all they did were public executions. They were considered a spectator sport. See below.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: This was the time of Queen Elizabeth. That's all they did were public executions. They were considered a spectator sport. See below.

If you were a commoner, they hung you.

If you were nobility or royalty, the beheaded you. The best headsmen used a sword. And you had to pay him to do a good job. Otherwise... well... how would you feel if he had to take a couple of tries at it?