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Tread-Wheel and Oakum-Shed at the City Prison, Holloway
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Tread-Wheel and Oakum-Shed at the City Prison, Holloway
STC101348 Tread-Wheel and Oakum-Shed at the City Prison, Holloway, from The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison Life by Henry Mayhew (1812-87) and John Binny, 1862 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23212558
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Convicts Dickensian Flax Penal Prisoners Textile Industry Hackling Punishment
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This print captures the Tread-Wheel and Oakum-Shed at the City Prison in Holloway, London. Taken from "The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison Life" by Henry Mayhew and John Binny in 1862, this engraving showcases a significant aspect of Victorian penal practices. Intriguingly, the image depicts prisoners engaged in untwisting old rope and flax as part of their assigned work within the textile industry. The scene is filled with an air of somberness as these convicts toil away under strict supervision. It offers a glimpse into the harsh reality faced by those incarcerated during this era. The mention of picking oakum reveals another form of punishment prevalent at that time. This laborious task involved unraveling strands from old ropes for use in caulking ships or making mattresses. The arduous nature of such work served both as physical exertion for inmates and a means to keep them occupied while serving their sentences. Interestingly, this image evokes comparisons to Charles Dickens' descriptions of prison life in his novels, giving it a distinctively "Dickensian" quality. It serves as a reminder not only of the hardships endured by prisoners but also sheds light on societal attitudes towards crime and punishment during the 19th century. Overall, this print provides an insightful window into Victorian prison life, showcasing how convicts were put to work while serving their sentences - all captured through the lens of English School
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