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Princetown Prison Gate, Dartmoor (colour photo)
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Princetown Prison Gate, Dartmoor (colour photo)
3096622 Princetown Prison Gate, Dartmoor (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princetown Prison Gate, Dartmoor. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22489018
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Carts Crimes Criminal Criminals Dartmoor Gaol Gaols Gate Gates Jail Jails Labourers Prison Prisoners Prisons Pull Pulling Walls Labourer
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This color photograph captures the imposing Princetown Prison Gate in Dartmoor, England. The image, taken by an anonymous English photographer in the 20th century, showcases a scene from early postcard history. The gate stands tall and sturdy, surrounded by towering walls that seem to hold secrets of countless crimes within their ancient stones. In the foreground, laborers strain as they pull a cart laden with supplies towards the prison entrance. Their toil serves as a reminder of the arduous work undertaken by both prisoners and free men alike during this era. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the historical significance of prisons as places where criminals were confined and forced into hard labor. The composition is rich with details that transport us back in time - from the worn-out bricks forming the prison walls to the weathered faces of those involved in this daily routine. It evokes feelings of curiosity about what transpired behind those formidable gates and stirs thoughts about justice, punishment, and rehabilitation. This photograph is part of a private collection but has been made available for public viewing through Look and Learn's efforts to preserve historical imagery. As we admire this remarkable piece captured by Bridgeman Images, let us reflect on how far our society has come since these times while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done in addressing crime and its consequences today.
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