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Elizabeth Fry and Anna Buxton visiting Newgate Prison (engraving)
XJF486326 Elizabeth Fry and Anna Buxton visiting Newgate Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth Fry (nee Gurney) (1780-1845) was a Quaker prison reformer. In 1817 she helped found the Association for the Reformation of the Female Prisoners in Newgate, having visited the womens prison there with her sister Anna Buxton and been horrified by what she found. " By kind words and firm manner the two brave women at last succeeded in getting some kind of order in the crowd, and then Anna Buxton fell on her knees, and offered up prayer for the prisoners".); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12913341
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Anna Buxton Charitable Charity Conditions Convicted Desperation Elizabeth Females Gurney Hardship Internment Newgate Pity Prison Prisoners Quaker Quakers Reform Reformer Squalid Wretched
EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving captures a powerful moment in history as Elizabeth Fry and Anna Buxton visit Newgate Prison. The 19th-century artwork, now part of a private collection, showcases the immense courage and compassion of these two Quaker women who dedicated their lives to prison reform. Elizabeth Fry, known for her unwavering commitment to social justice, was deeply moved by the deplorable conditions she witnessed during her visit to Newgate Prison in 1817. Horrified by the squalid interior and desperate plight of female prisoners, she took action. Alongside her sister Anna Buxton, they founded the Association for the Reformation of Female Prisoners in Newgate. In this scene depicted by an English School artist, we see Elizabeth and Anna amidst a crowd of convicted women. With kind words and firm determination, they manage to restore some semblance of order. As the chaos subsides, Anna kneels down in prayer for those imprisoned souls. The image speaks volumes about the hardships endured by these forgotten individuals within Newgate's walls. It portrays not only their physical suffering but also highlights Elizabeth Fry's charitable spirit and Christian values that guided her mission. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of Elizabeth Fry's significant contributions to prison reform and her unyielding dedication towards improving the lives of incarcerated women. It is a testament to both her strength as an advocate for change and our collective responsibility to show compassion towards those society has cast aside.
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