Pillory Collection (#2)

Pillory, 1902
6332756 Pillory, 1902 by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Chronicles of Newgate: Pillory (engraving)
7169044 Chronicles of Newgate: Pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pillory)

Chronicles of Newgate: Ancient Pillory in Paris (engraving)
7169042 Chronicles of Newgate: Ancient Pillory in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Pillory in Paris)

Defoe in the pillory (XXXL)
Defoe in the pillory from the original painting by Eyre Crowe.Engraved by JC Armytage around 1860 and edited by sidney Armytage in the book " Beautiful pictures by british artists" in

Hunting in China: the cangue, an apparatus of torment (a kind of pillory
XEE4191759 Hunting in China: the cangue, an apparatus of torment (a kind of pillory) applies to infanticide mothers. Engraving in " La Nature", 1896

Representation of two detenuses in a prison, one of which is attached to a Miniature
LRI4664916 Representation of two detenuses in a prison, one of which is attached to a Miniature pillory from the manuscript " De Universo" (or De rerum naturis (De la Nature des choses)

The pillory of the halles in the 18th century, built on the old cemetery of the Innocents
XEE4151242 The pillory of the halles in the 18th century, built on the old cemetery of the Innocents - Engraving in " The physical

Oates in the Pillory (engraving)
3629848 Oates in the Pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oates in the Pillory. Illustration from The Book of Days (W R Chambers, c 1870)

The Slanderer (engraving)
3621728 The Slanderer (engraving) by Fabres y Costa, Antonio Maria (1854-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Slanderer)

The International Health Exhibition, Sketches of Antique Costume and of Ancient London (engraving)
1622706 The International Health Exhibition, Sketches of Antique Costume and of Ancient London (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of antique costume and of Ancient London (engraving)
609194 Sketches of antique costume and of Ancient London (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Health Exhibition)

A culprit exposed to public resentment in the pillory at Switzerland (engraving)
819422 A culprit exposed to public resentment in the pillory at Switzerland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Contrast or Things as they Are, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
2966810 The Contrast or Things as they Are, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving)
3035670 Exaltation of Faros Daughters, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (d)

A bandit exposed to the pillory - in "Cartridge
LSE4103920 A bandit exposed to the pillory - in " Cartridge, king of the bandits", by Grandpreby Unknown Artist

Condemned to stand for "one hour or more"in the pillory
489666 Condemned to stand for " one hour or more" in the pillory, illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub

Title Page for A Hymn to the Pillory by Daniel Defoe, 1703 (printed paper)
XJF440665 Title Page for A Hymn to the Pillory by Daniel Defoe, 1703 (printed paper) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese Prisoners, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
498638 Chinese Prisoners, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Saunders, William (1832-1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men in the cangue.); British, out of copyright

Titus Oates in the pillory, published 1685 (engraving)
611353 Titus Oates in the pillory, published 1685 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Oates in the pillory)

Robert Ockam standing on the pillory in the town of Newberry, where he was born
STC469162 Robert Ockam standing on the pillory in the town of Newberry, where he was born, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub

In the public pillory (engraving)
3635111 In the public pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the public pillory)

The pillory (engraving)
3626257 The pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pillory. Illustration from Young Folks History of Boston by Hezekiah Butterworth)

"De Foe in the Pillory, "from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving)
1587771 " De Foe in the Pillory, " from the Exhibition of the Royal Academy (engraving) by Crowe, Eyre (1824-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " De Foe in the Pillory)

Exposition au pilori des Halles au XVIIIe siecle, d apres une estampe du temps (engraving)
963151 Exposition au pilori des Halles au XVIIIe siecle, d apres une estampe du temps (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our Artists Notes at Brighton, during the Meeting of the British Association (engraving)
1058017 Our Artists Notes at Brighton, during the Meeting of the British Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Artists Notes at Brighton)

Figure Subject (ink on paper)
1214207 Figure Subject (ink on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666) (after); 41.5x27.2 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Punishment by pillory (engraving)
3635140 Punishment by pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment by pillory)

Medieval punishment for obscenity (litho)
3104393 Medieval punishment for obscenity (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval punishment for obscenity. A woman pilloried in the street)

Daniel Defoe in the pillory (engraving)
584164 Daniel Defoe in the pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Defoe in the pillory); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Discipline a la Kenyon, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO190454 Discipline a la Kenyon, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Map of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, 1713 (ink and gouache on paper) (b / w photo)
ARN162656 Map of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, 1713 (ink and gouache on paper) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Punishment by whipping and the Pillory (engraving)
2791787 Punishment by whipping and the Pillory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment by whipping and the Pillory)

Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub
2489088 Taming a Shrew or Petruchios Patent Family Bedstead, Gag & Thumscrews, pub. London 1815 (engraving) by English School

Rambling Sketches, Waltham Abbey (engraving)
1626434 Rambling Sketches, Waltham Abbey (engraving) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rambling Sketches, Waltham Abbey)

Two criminals in a pillory or stocks in London, 18th (engraving)
2911182 Two criminals in a pillory or stocks in London, 18th (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: The Times Plate 2)

Discipline A La Kenyon, March 25th 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
BAL42784 Discipline A La Kenyon, March 25th 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

On the ragged edge of Chinese life, the treatment of beggars and thieves (b / w photo)
6003720 On the ragged edge of Chinese life, the treatment of beggars and thieves (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The comic history of England (colour litho)
3642905 The comic history of England (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The comic history of England. Postcard, early 20th century)

Un pilori (colour litho)
2791458 Un pilori (colour litho) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1779-1877) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un pilori)

"Shame on you all, to hit a helpless man! "(engraving)
3092271 " Shame on you all, to hit a helpless man! " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Shame on you all, to hit a helpless man)

Pillory. 1805 (coloured engraving)
558993 Pillory. 1805 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pillory. 1805.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

The Punishment of the Wooden Collar, plate 13 from The Punishments of China
STC89883 The Punishment of the Wooden Collar, plate 13 from The Punishments of China, engraved by J. Dadley, 1804 (engraving) by Mason

"The poorer folk formed themselves into a guard of honour, surrounding the pillory"(litho)
5988749 " The poorer folk formed themselves into a guard of honour, surrounding the pillory" (litho) by English School

Daniel Defoe in the pillory, 1703 (engraving)
969221 Daniel Defoe in the pillory, 1703 (engraving) by Crowe, Eyre (1824-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daniel Defoe in the pillory, 1703)

The book "la dime royale "by Sebastien Le Prestre
XEE4191064 The book " la dime royale " by Sebastien Le Prestre, Marquis de Vauban, was put to the pillory after his ban in 1707

Le Docteur Shebbeare au pilori, 1758, Estampe du dix-huitieme siecle (engraving)
3646074 Le Docteur Shebbeare au pilori, 1758, Estampe du dix-huitieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Docteur Shebbeare au pilori, 1758)

A public flogging in Germany during the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (engraving)
3647387 A public flogging in Germany during the reign of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I (engraving) by German School

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The pillory, a symbol of social punishment and public humiliation, has played a significant role throughout history. From the infamous Charing X Pillory in London to the engraving depicting Daniel Defoe's time in the pilory, this form of punishment was used to shame individuals who went against societal norms. In America, during the Stamp Act era, burning the stamps became an act of defiance against British rule. The pillory served as a reminder that those who resisted would face severe consequences. Similarly, Titus Oates found himself in the pillory for his false accusations during a religious controversy. Dating back to medieval times, the pillory and stocks were instruments used to publicly display wrongdoers. Pelourinho Square in Porto showcases historical remnants like Se Cathedral and Medieval Tower where these punishments took place. Even today, relics such as Elvas' old pillory stand as reminders of our past. Beyond Europe's borders lie examples like Cape Verde's Cidade Velha or Brazil's Maranhao Alcantara - places where colonial powers exerted their dominance through public shaming. In New England, Puritan prisoners endured hours confined within its confines for their transgressions against religious orthodoxy. One notable figure subjected to this cruel practice was Daniel Defoe - an Anglican writer whose criticism towards church intolerance landed him in the pilory. This 1870 engraving captures his moment of disgrace but also serves as a testament to his unwavering commitment to free expression. While society has evolved since then and moved away from such barbaric practices, remnants like these remind us of our collective journey towards justice and compassion. The pillories scattered across continents serve not only as historical artifacts but also as powerful symbols urging us never to repeat past mistakes.