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NEWGATE PRISON, 1873. A guard showing visitors the flogging machine at Newgate Prison in London
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NEWGATE PRISON, 1873. A guard showing visitors the flogging machine at Newgate Prison in London
NEWGATE PRISON, 1873.
A guard showing visitors the flogging machine at Newgate Prison in London. Wood engraving, English, 1873
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1873 Apparatus Family Guard London Machine Officer Prison Punishment Victorian Visitor Flogging Newgate
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In this intriguing print from 1873, we are transported to the grim and austere surroundings of Newgate Prison in London. The image captures a guard proudly showcasing the notorious flogging machine to a group of visitors. This wood engraving, created by an English artist during the late Victorian era, provides us with a chilling glimpse into the brutal punishment methods employed within the prison walls. The flogging machine itself is depicted as a menacing apparatus enclosed within a wooden box. Its purpose was to administer corporal punishment on inmates who had transgressed against prison rules or committed serious offenses. As we observe this scene, it becomes evident that even in an age known for its strict penal practices, such public displays of violence were not only accepted but also considered suitable entertainment for curious onlookers. The presence of women among the visitors adds another layer of intrigue to this image. Were they family members seeking solace or perhaps individuals fascinated by the macabre nature of Victorian punishments? Regardless, their inclusion serves as a reminder that these harsh penal systems affected not only those incarcerated but also those connected to them. This photograph offers us an unsettling window into history's darker side – where power dynamics and cruelty intersected within Newgate Prison's cold stone walls. It stands as both a testament to human resilience and a stark reminder of our capacity for inflicting pain upon one another.
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