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The tread-wheel fan, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London
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The tread-wheel fan, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London
STC386232 The tread-wheel fan, illustration from The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes from Prison Life by Henry Mayhew and John Binny, pub. 1862 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22676162
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Criminal Justice System Guards Hard Labour Manual Labour Prison Prisoners Warder Warders
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This print, titled "The tread-wheel fan" takes us back in time to the grim reality of London's criminal prisons in the 19th century. The image is an engraving from the renowned publication "The Criminal Prisons of London" by Henry Mayhew and John Binny, published in 1862. In this haunting scene, we witness a group of prisoners laboring on a tread-wheel under the watchful eyes of guards and warders. The prison's exterior looms behind them, serving as a constant reminder of their confinement within its walls. The Victorian era was notorious for its harsh criminal justice system, which relied heavily on manual labor as punishment for wrongdoings. The intense physical exertion required by these tread-wheels reflects the unforgiving nature of hard labor imposed upon prisoners during that time. Each step taken on this wheel symbolizes both their literal and metaphorical struggle against their circumstances. Through this powerful illustration, we are transported into a world where individuals were stripped of their freedom and forced into grueling work routines. It serves as a stark reminder of how far our society has come since then in terms of penal reform. "The tread-wheel fan" encapsulates not only an important historical moment but also raises questions about humanity's capacity for compassion and empathy towards those who have fallen afoul with the law.
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