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Burning of Newgate, 1780, (c1872). Creator: UnknownBurning of Newgate, 1780, (c1872). Newgate Prison in London was stormed by a mob during the Gordon riots in June 1780. The building was gutted by fire, and the walls were badly damaged
Door of Newgate, c1872. Creator: UnknownDoor of Newgate, c1872. Newgate Prison in London, established in 1188, was one of the earliest prisons. It was rebuilt several times, and finally demolished in 1904. From Old and New London, Vol
Old Newgate, c1760, (c1872). Creator: UnknownOld Newgate, c1760, (c1872). Newgate Prison in London, established in 1188, was one of the earliest prisons. It was rebuilt several times, and finally demolished in 1904
The Last Remains of the Fleet Prison, c1872. Creator: UnknownThe Last Remains of the Fleet Prison, c1872. Hoardings advertising the Crystal Palace outside the ruins of the prison, with a steam train and St Pauls Cathedral in the distance
Courtyard in the Fleet Prison, (c1872). Creator: UnknownCourtyard in the Fleet Prison, (c1872). The notorious prison by the River Fleet in London was originally built in 1197. During the 18th century it was mainly used for debtors and bankrupts
Interior of the Fleet Prison - The Racket-Court, (c1872). Creator: UnknownInterior of the Fleet Prison - The Racket-Court, (c1872). Prisoners exercising and playing sport in the courtyard. The notorious prison by the River Fleet in London was originally built in 1197
Chester Castle, Cheshire, 1894. Creator: UnknownChester Castle, Cheshire, 1894. View of the Castle overlooking the River Dee. Following the English civil war the castle was used as a prison, a militrary garrison, a court and a tax office
Site of Black Hole, 1925. Creator: UnknownSite of Black Hole, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]
An Angel appears to the Apostle Peter in prison, mid 18th century, (1928). ArtistAn Angel appears to the Apostle Peter in prison, mid 18th century, (1928). Pen with wash. At one time known to have been in the Former Orloff Collection, Paris, France
The Debtors Door, Newgate Prison, London, in 1821, (1938). An execution taking place, watched by gentlemen in top hats. Illustration from A History of Everyday Things in England - Done in four parts
Prisoners Working on the Treadmill, c1934. Illustration showing the 19th century method of forcing idle prisoners to take exercise
Inside the Donjon of a Norman Castle, c1934. Illustration showing the principal tower which was known as the donjon or keep
Giving Prisoners the Smallpox in Gaol, late 18th century, (c1934)Giving Prisoners the Smallpox in Gaol, 18th century, (c1934). Illustration showing prisoners in Newgate Gaol being inoculated
Norwich, c1910. The Castle, now Shire Hall, and County Gaol. Famous for Crapes and Shawls. Also Mustard. Starch. Boots and Shoes. Population, 121, 470
An exact representation of the burning, plundering and destruction of Newgate by the rioters on the memorable 7th of June 1780, 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell
The Tower of London, c1896. Artist: York & SonThe Tower of London, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]
Sir Hudson Lowe, c1815, (1896). Artist: RA MullerSir Hudson Lowe, c1815, (1896). Sir Hudson Lowe (1769-1844) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and colonial administrator who is best known for his time as Governor of St Helena
The Death of Pichegru, 1804, (1896). Artist: M HaiderThe Death of Pichegru, 1804, (1896). French general Jean-Charles Pichegru (1761-1804) was involved in a royalist conspiracy to remove Napoleon from power
Tower of London from Tower Bridge, London, 1933. 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
Interior view of a hall in Horsemonger Lane Prison, Union Road, Southwark, London, 1832
Interior view in Horsemonger Lane Prison, Union Road, Southwark, London, c1826. ArtistInterior view in Horsemonger Lane Prison, Union Road, Southwark, London, c1826
Interior view of the chapel, Horsemonger Lane Prison, Union Road, Southwark, London, 1826
North view of Traitors Gate, Tower of London, 1798. 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
Millbank Prison, Westminster, London, 1817. View with boats on the Thames in the foreground. Millbank Prison opened in 1821. It was demolished in 1890. Today Tate Britain stands on the site
Gateway to the Bloody Tower, Tower of London, 1821
Interior view of the prison in the Bowyer Tower, Tower of London, Stepney, London, 1883. The Bowyer Tower is one of the thirteen towers of the Inner Ward
Tower of London, Stepney, London, c1883. Artist: John CrowtherTower of London, Stepney, London, c1883. View of the Tower of London at low water, from Pickle Herring Wharf with boats on the River Thames
The chapel in Queens Bench Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879. The prison, formerly a debtors prison, closed in 1880
Interior view of Queens Bench Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879. The prison, formerly a debtors prison, closed in 1880
Queens Bench Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1879. The prison, formerly a debtors prison, closed in 1880
Interior view of Marshalsea Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1887
Interior of the room next to the White Lyon Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1887. In the foreground is part of the partition, a pickaxe and a shovel
Interior view of White Lyon Prison, Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1887
View of Newgate Prison, Old Bailey, from Newgate Street, City of London, c1900. ArtistView of Newgate Prison, Old Bailey, from Newgate Street, City of London, c1900
Tower of London, Stepney, London, 1737. Artist: Samuel BuckTower of London, Stepney, London, 1737. South view of the Tower of London with boats and figures on the River Thames
Kings Bench Prison, Southwark, London, c1800. ArtistKings Bench Prison, Southwark, London, c1800. View within the walls
View of the entrance to Kings Bench Prison, Southwark, London, 1826. Artist: G YatesView of the entrance to Kings Bench Prison, Southwark, London, 1826
North view of Marshalsea prison on Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1804. ArtistNorth view of Marshalsea prison on Borough High Street, Southwark, London, 1804. From the Gentlemans Magazine
Giltspur Street Compter, City of London, 1812
Ah! Mr Bilk em how d ye do?... c1825. Two men meet outside Fleet Prison. One is old, thin, poor and respectable the other obese and flashily dressed
View of Ludgate Prison in ruins, Bishopsgate, City of London, 1817
Looby Lumps life in London, a new song... 1822. ArtistLooby Lumps life in London, a new song... 1822. An image above song lyrics showing a scene at the watch-house. Four watchmen hustle a rustic into a cell while their officer sits behind his desk with
Ceceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. ArtistCeceders in Limbo - ie - vagabonds made usefull... 1798. The interior of a prison with three prisoners beating hemp.This is a satire on the secession of the leaders of the Whig Opposition in
View of the Tower of London from the River Thames, 1742. ArtistView of the Tower of London from the River Thames, 1742
Cold Bath Fields Prison, Finsbury, London, c1810. View of the Cold Bath Fields Prison from the north-west with the River Fleet in the foreground and the dome of St Pauls Cathedral in the distance
Cold Bath Fields Prison, Finsbury, London, 1814. Exterior view of the prison with sheep grazing in the foreground
Cold Bath Fields Prison, Finsbury, London, 1830. Artist: W WatkinsCold Bath Fields Prison, Finsbury, London, 1830. View with figures and horse-drawn carriages on the street. Also showing a figure begging on the left
Scene at Whitecross Street Prison showing a release of prisoners, London, 1870. ArtistScene at Whitecross Street Prison showing a release of prisoners, London, 1870. From The Graphic