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Prisoners working at the treadwheel (engraving)
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Prisoners working at the treadwheel (engraving)
614688 Prisoners working at the treadwheel (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisoners working at the treadwheel and others exercising in the 3rd yard of the vagrants prison, Coldbath Fields, London; from a photograph by Herbert Watkins, 179 Regent Street.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22617130
© Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection / Bridgeman Images
Coldbath Fields Prison Exercise Prison Labour Prisoners Prisons Treadwheel
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This engraving, titled "Prisoners working at the treadwheel" offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of prison life in 19th century London. The image showcases a group of men toiling away on the treadwheels within the confines of Coldbath Fields Prison. Their weary faces and strained bodies bear witness to the grueling nature of their labor. The scene is set in the prison's third yard, where prisoners were put through rigorous exercises as part of their punishment or rehabilitation. This particular form of exercise involved climbing an endless staircase-like structure known as a treadwheel. As these men ascend, they simultaneously power machinery or grind grain, serving as both punishment and means for prison productivity. The photograph by Herbert Watkins that inspired this engraving captures a moment frozen in time - one that speaks volumes about societal attitudes towards crime and punishment during this era. It serves as a stark reminder of how individuals deemed criminals were subjected to arduous physical labor within these cold stone walls. Through this powerful visual narrative, we are transported back to an era when prisons served not only as places for confinement but also as centers for forced labor. The solemn expressions etched on these men's faces invite us to reflect upon themes such as justice, redemption, and human resilience even amidst adversity. This thought-provoking print from Fine Art Finder allows us to delve into history while contemplating our own notions surrounding incarceration and its impact on society today.
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