Produced: January, 2nd 2012 Clip length: 00:08:50 Size 148MB

Following on from Part One covering the cane, Part Two of Stingstruments looks at the Birch. Probably as well known as the rattan punishment cane it was also used in schools, Borstals, Prisons, Naval training ships and many judicial institutions across Europe.

Firstly in a 1900’s House Of Correction a young strapping tearaway (Rusty) receives a sentence of 24 strokes held securely over the traditional birching pony. As the strokes build the legendary growing sting of the birch takes effect. Soon he is twisting an... Show more