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Convicts working, 1888
3479343 Convicts working, 1888; (add.info.: Convicts working in the stone quarries on the island of Portland. Dated 15th December 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38462290
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1880s Career Convict Convicts County Of Dorset Crime And Punishment Detention Facility Dorset Dorsetshire Employment Getting Work Illiteracy Illiterate Jail Maine Penitenciary Portland Prison Prisoners Prisons Profession Quarry Read Stones To Read Educating
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This powerful print captures a moment in history that is both haunting and thought-provoking. Taken in 1888, it shows convicts hard at work in the stone quarries on the island of Portland. The image serves as a stark reminder of a time when punishment often meant forced labor and harsh conditions.
The men depicted in this photograph are prisoners, their faces etched with hardship and weariness. They toil away under the watchful eye of overseers, chipping away at massive stones with primitive tools. Despite their circumstances, there is a sense of determination and resilience among them.
In the background, we see inscriptions carved into the rocks - perhaps messages left behind by previous generations of workers. These words serve as a poignant reminder of the lives that have passed through these quarries over the years.
This image speaks to themes of illiteracy, education, and employment - highlighting how access to learning and opportunity can shape one's future. It also serves as a testament to the strength and endurance of those who have faced adversity throughout history.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are reminded of the struggles endured by those who came before us - their stories etched into stone for us to remember and reflect upon.
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