the square. Numerous shops and stalls stood in front of them where tradesmen sold their goods. The square was a market place already in the 11th century and served as such until 1896. It was called Suur Turg and got its present name Raekoja Plats only in 1923. On one side of the square, there was the House of Weights and Measures where all imported goods were weighed and measured before they got into the shop. There were also two pillories the big and the small one in the square. The culprits and those who were sentenced to death were brought to the pillory. The small pillory (for smaller criminals) was fixed to the wall of the Town Hall. Both pillories were used when people were birched. The punishment was carried out by the hangman and his assistants and was considered a great shame and dishonour. The pillories were still in use in the 19th century. 72 peasants who had taken part in the
There were dwelling houses of the merchants and craftsmen at the side of the square. Numerous shops and stalls stood in front of them. The square was a market place already in the 11th century and served as such until 1896. It was called Suur Turg and got its present name Raekoja Plats only in 1923. On one side of the square, there was the House of Weights and Measures where all imported goods were weighed and measured before they got into the shop. There were also two pillories the big and the small one in the square. The culprits and those who were sentenced to death were brought to the pillory. The small pillory was fixed to the wall of the Town Hall. The punishment was carried out by the hangman and his assistants and was considered a great shame and dishonour. A round stone slab in the square signifies the place of the pillory. Pharmacy The Town Council Pharmacy is the oldest medical establishment in Tallinn and it is one
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