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Conversion of the gaoler, 1815. St Paul converting the Philippian jailer. From the Bible, Acts 16

The death of the Marquis de Condorcet, 1794 (1882-1884). Marie Jean Antoine Nicolas de Caritat, Marquis de Condorcet (1743-1794) was a French Enlightenment philosopher and sociologist

Storming of the Bastille, Paris, 14th July 1789 (1882-1884). The Bastille was a prison in Paris, known formally as Bastille Saint-Antoine

The Tower of London, c1930s. Artist: Donald McLeish
The Tower of London, c1930s. On its completion in 1097 the tower provided accommodation for the king, but in later centuries was used as a prison, armoury and military store

Vercingetorix imprisoned in the Tullianum in Rome, c52-46 BC (1882-1884). The Gallic chieftain Vercingetorix was chosen as king by the Arverni

Elizabeth Fry, British prison and social reformer, c1798-1800 (1956). Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) was a Quaker minister and prison reformer

Tower of London, c late 19th century. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Tower of London, late 19th century. On its completion in 1097 the tower provided accommodation for the king, but in later centuries was used as a prison, armoury and military store

Vauxhall Bridge and Millbank Penitentiary, Westminster, London, 1817. Artist: JC Varrall
Vauxhall Bridge and Millbank Penitentiary, Westminster, London, 1817. Millbank Prison opened in 1821. It was demolished in 1890. Today Tate Britain stands on the site

Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, London, 1829. Artist: J Tingle
Penitentiary, Millbank, Westminster, London, 1829. Millbank Prison opened in 1821. It was demolished in 1890. Today Tate Britain stands on the site

Martha Corey and her prosecutors, Salem, Massachusetts, c1692 (c1880). Martha Corey (c1627-1692) was one of the accused at the notorious Salem Witch Trials of 1692

Mud Hall, the last prison occupied by the British officers at Pretoria, South Africa, 1901
Interior of Mud Hall, the last prison occupied by the British officers at Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. Prison for British officers captured by the Boers. Stereoscopic card

Princess Elizabeth confronted with Sir Thomas Wyatt in the torture chamber, 1554 (1840). Artist: George Cruikshank
Princess Elizabeth confronted with Sir Thomas Wyatt in the torture chamber, 1554 (1840). Wyatt (c1521-1554) was involved in the failed attempt, organised by the Duke of Northumberland

Xit wedded to the scavengers daughter, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Xit wedded to the scavengers daughter, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Lawrence Nightgall dragging Cicely down the secret stairs in the Salt Tower, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Lawrence Nightgall dragging Cicely down the secret stairs in the Salt Tower, 1840. A print from The Tower of London a Historical Romance, by William Harrison Ainsworth. (London, 1840)

Cuthbert Cholmondeley surprised by the appearance of a mysterious figure, 1840. Artist: George Cruikshank
Cuthbert Cholmondeley surprised by the appearance of a mysterious figure, 1840. Cuthbert Cholmondeley surprised by the appearance of a mysterious figure in the dungeon adjoining the Devilin Tower

The Old Gaol, Roscommon, Ireland, 1924-1926. Artist: W Lawrence
The Old Gaol, Roscommon, Ireland, 1924-1926. A photo from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, Volume 4, 1924-1926

The courtyard of the Bargello, Florence, Italy, 1882. The Bargello, also known as the Bargello Palace or Palazzo del Popolo (Palace of the People) is a former barracks and prison, now an art museum

A marriage ceremony in Fleet Prison during the reign of George II, 19th century. Artist: C Sheeres
A marriage ceremony in Fleet Prison during the reign of George II, 19th century. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume IV, published by Cassell, Petter, Galpin and Co

The reception of a debtor in Fleet Prison in the days of George II, 18th century (19th century). Artist: Beech
The reception of a debtor in Fleet Prison in the days of George II, 18th century (19th century)

Escape of the Earl of Nithsdale from the Tower of London, 1716, (19th century). William Maxwell, 5th Earl of Nithsdale (1676-1744) escaped execution by exchanging clothes with his wifes maid

Sir Walter Raleigh (1554-1618) in prison, c1902. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

Great mosque and the dungeon of the Inquisition, Cordoba, Spain, 19th century. Artist: Thomas Higham
Great mosque and the dungeon of the Inquisition, Cordoba, Spain, 19th century

Racquet Court, the Marshalsea prison, 19th century. The Marshalsea was a prison in the London borough of Southwark. For over 500 years (it closed in 1842) the prison housed Londons trespassers

The interior of the Palace Court of the Marshalsea, 1800. The Marshalsea was a prison in the London borough of Southwark. For over 500 years (it closed in 1842) the prison housed Londons trespassers

Newgate Prison, London, late 19th-early 20th century (1926-1927). The notorious prison was demolished in 1902. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845) visiting Newgate Prison, 1926. Fry was an English philanthropist, Quaker minister and prison reformer

Mercy during the Massacre of St Bartholomews Day, 1926. From An Outline of Christianity, The Story of Our Civilisation, volume 3: The Rise of the Modern Church, edited by RG Parsons and AS Peake

Prisoners in the Lollards Tower, 1550s, (c1920). The picture describing the straight handling of the cloase prisonners in Lollardes Tower, originally published in John Foxes Book of Martyrs, (1563)

In Bridewell beating hemp, plate IV of The Harlots Progress, 1833. Artist:s Davenport
In Bridewell beating hemp, plate IV of The Harlots Progress, 1833. Early 19th century version of a scene from Hogarths serieds of 1732; the harlot is now beating hemp in Bridewell Prison

Off to the jail, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & Son
Off to the jail, Jamaica, c1905. Illustration from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (England, c1905)

A Mock Election in the Kings Bench Prison, c1828, (1912). Artist: Bonner
A Mock Election in the Kings Bench Prison, c1828, (1912). In July 1827, the inmates of the Kings Bench Prison, Borough, South London

King Richard I (1157-1199) in prison. Richard was King of England from 1189 to 1199. He was known as Richard the Lionheart, or C

Plaza la Punta, where the medical students were executed, (1871), 1920s
The place where the medical students were executed. The death squad was ready at The Plaza la Punta, close to the prison they were shot

Compter, Giltspur Street, London, 19th century. Artist: R Acon
Compter, Giltspur Street, London, 19th century. Compters were small prisons controlled by a sheriff, usually for civil prisoners such as debtors

Escape of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, 1863 (c1880). Morgan was captured after leading the campaign in the American Civil War that became known as Morgans Raid

The prison of St Paul, Ephesus, Turkey, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
The prison of St Paul, Ephesus, Turkey, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XVII, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Map of London featuring Whitefriars, 1682 (1930). Artist: Morden & Lea
Map of London featuring Whitefriars, 1682 (1930). From Apollo magazine, volume XII, no 71 (November 1930)

Robert of Normandy a Prisoner in Cardiff Castle, (19th century). Artist: Oupre
Robert of Normandy a Prisoner in Cardiff Castle, (19th century). Robert III, Duke of Normandy (c1051-1134) was an unsuccessful claimant to the English throne

The Crowning with Thorns, c1542, (1937). Artist: Titian
The Crowning with Thorns, c1542, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

L Avarice, (Jealousy) c1900-1920 (1924). Artist: Marcel Roux
L Avarice, (Jealousy) c1900-1920 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

The Bridge of Sighs and Doges Palace, Venice, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The Bridge of Sighs and Doges Palace, Venice, 1937. Designed by Antonio Contino and built in 1600, the Bridge of Sighs connects the old prison of Venice to the interrogation rooms in the Doges

German military prisoners including Prussian guards at Southend on sea, c1914-1915. These prisoners are on there way to Knockaloe Internment Camp near Peel on the Isle of Man

The Royal Edward entering Avonmouth dock, 20th century. In November 1914 the Royal Edward was one of three ships being used as German prison ships, just of Southend, Essex

British officers on prison ship Royal Edward moored just off Southend, November 1914

British troops on prison ship Royal Edward moored just off Southend, November 1914

Death of Richard II, 1861. Artist: W Thomas
Death of Richard II, 1861. A print from the Illustrated London News, 12th January 1861

Bridge of Sighs, Venice. Designed by Antonio Contino and built in 1600, the Bridge of Sighs connects the old prison of Venice to the interrogation rooms in the Doges Palace

Joan of Arc examined by the Bishop of Winchester, 1431. Claiming divine inspiration, Joan of Arc persuaded Charles VII to declare himself King of France

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