Prison Collection (page 7)

Socrates Prison, Philopappos Hill, Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898)
CSO4982867 Socrates Prison, Philopappos Hill, Athenes (Greece) - - Photography attributed to Athanasiou Konstantinos (1845-1898); (add.info.: Socrates Prison, Philopappos Hill)

Tread mill, 1835
3479377 Tread mill, 1835; (add.info.: Tread mill at Brixton prison. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich. Dated 1835.); Universal History Archive/UIG

American prison life, 1850
3479364 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island. The dining room.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dartmoor Prison, 1884
3479363 Dartmoor Prison, 1884; (add.info.: Dartmoor Prison: Scenes of convict life. Printed 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Dartmoor Prison, 1884
3479362 Dartmoor Prison, 1884; (add.info.: Dartmoor Prison: Penal Servitude the middle panel shows prisoners in the tailoring shop making uniforms)

The Fleet Prison, 1808
3479361 The Fleet Prison, 1808; (add.info.: The Fleet Prison. Playing fives and shittles in the courtyard, circa 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Newgate prison, 1881
3479355 Newgate prison, 1881; (add.info.: Gate of Newgate prison. From Walter Thornbury old and new London. London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885
3479351 Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885; (add.info.: Convicts are shown seated making carpets in the prison at Peshawar, dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pentonville prison, 1843
3479348 Pentonville prison, 1843; (add.info.: Model prison on the separate system - Pentonville. Dated September 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Convicts working, 1884
3479345 Convicts working, 1884; (add.info.: Convicts working in the stone quarries Portland, Dorset. 31st May 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The French method of mounting mug shots, 1850
3478428 The French method of mounting mug shots, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the French method of mounting mug shots of criminals. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

In the Cheka; from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657953 In the Cheka; from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey, Georges (1902-53); (add.info.: Dans la Tcheka;); The Stapleton Collection

History. France. French First Empire. Napoleon Ist, prisoner on the island of Saint Helena, c.1815
2636338 History. France. French First Empire. Napoleon Ist, prisoner on the island of Saint Helena, c.1815. Illustration, France, c.1900.; Private Collection; (add.info.: France. 1er Empire)

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401083 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Angel delivering St Peter from prison while the soldiers sleep. Bible Acts 112:7. Copperplate engraving c1808
537191 Angel delivering St Peter from prison while the soldiers sleep. Bible Acts 112:7. Copperplate engraving c1808; (add.info.: Angel delivering St Peter from prison while the soldiers sleep)

Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to
535790 Emile Zola (1840-1902) French novelist, on trial for defamation of French military authorities for writing a letter to the press referring to the Esterhazy court martial in his effort to

The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, c.1900-10s (postcard)
7886294 The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, c.1900-10s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: The agricultural and maritime penitentiary colony of Belle-Isle-en-Mer)

Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho)
KW360472 Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC), Classical Greek philosopher who drank poison instead of fleeing Athens

Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. Illustration published London 1884
537593 Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. Illustration published London 1884

The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, c.1900-10s (postcard)
7886282 The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, c.1900-10s (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: The agricultural and maritime penitentiary colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (Belle Ile en Mer)

The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, 1909 (postcard)
7879441 The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, 1909 (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: The agricultural and maritime penitentiary colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (Belle Ile en Mer)

John Howard (1726-90) English prison reformer, 1880 (engraving)
536830 John Howard (1726-90) English prison reformer, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: John Howard (1726-90) English prison reformer

Charles Baillys cravings in the Tower of London
3789310 Charles Baillys cravings in the Tower of London by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles Bailly's (Baillie) carving in the Tower of London

John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, inspecting French galley prisoners at work
530189 John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, inspecting French galley prisoners at work. Howard League for Prison Reform named after him

17th century view of the Bastille Prison in Paris, 1650
5304927 17th century view of the Bastille Prison in Paris, 1650; (add.info.: 17th century view of the Bastille Prison in Paris, 1650); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Grand Canal in Venice in the stretch from the mint (Zecca) to Palazzo delle Prigioni
3572360 The Grand Canal in Venice in the stretch from the mint (Zecca) to Palazzo delle Prigioni. In the foreground the lagoon with a gondola and two gondoliers; (add.info)

Tapestry woven by Marie Antoinette and Elisabeth of France, 1885 (lithograph)
5893626 Tapestry woven by Marie Antoinette and Elisabeth of France, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Tapestry woven by Queen Marie Antoinette and Elisabeth of France imprisoned in the Temple)

The Ile Sainte-Marguerite in front of Cannes, with the fortress where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned; postcard
3561349 The Ile Sainte-Marguerite in front of Cannes, with the fortress where the Man in the Iron Mask was imprisoned; postcard; (add.info.: Ile Sainte-Marguerite, France 1908 Photographer: L.V)

View of the town of Hobart, Tasmania, with 2, 700 inhabitants in 400 homes, 1821
FLO4569159 View of the town of Hobart, Tasmania, with 2, 700 inhabitants in 400 homes, 1821. Showing the government building, school, church, prison, battery and telegraph signals

The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, 1909 (postcard)
7879438 The prison colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer, 1909 (postcard); Private Collection; (add.info.: The agricultural and maritime penitentiary colony of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (Belle Ile en Mer)

The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs
5614417 The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs; (add.info.: The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs)

"John Bunyan Reciting The Pilgrim's Progress'...in Bedford Gaol, ...by G. F. Folingsby... 1864
"John Bunyan Reciting The Pilgrim's Progress to his friends in Bedford Gaol", by G. F. Folingsby, of Munich, in the exhibition of Fine Arts at Melbourne, Australia, 1864

The War in America: Fort Lafayette, the Federal Bastille for political prisoners, 1862. Creator: Smyth
The War in America: Fort Lafayette, the Federal Bastille for political prisoners, 1862. The traveller to America who enters the beautiful harbour of New York...will observe

Paris Demolitions - covered promenade, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Paris Demolitions - the Hotel des Haricots, or prison of the National Guard of Paris: covered promenade, 1864. View of...the Hotel des Haricots

Paris Demolitions - the Hotel des Haricots, or prison of the National Guard of Paris, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by M. Felix Thorigny

Exhibits of the Tomsk prison, 1911. Creator: A. A. Antonov
Exhibits of the Tomsk prison, 1911. From a collection of photographs documenting the First West Siberian Agricultural, Forestry, and Industrial Trade Exhibition, which took place in Omsk in 1911

Island Palace in Annecy
Bartolome Lopez

Screamer
Colin Dixon

MY COLD PRISON (Part 2)
Paolo Lazzarotti

Mea culpa
Samanta Krivec

the tree
Igor Genovesi

Black&White
Alexey Pedan

The Maid of Orléans V
Peyman Naderi

Out!
Filipe P Neto

Empty Beds
Eli Driu

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Yaroslav Vasiliev-Apostol

Montgri
INIGO CIA

Hideyasu Chiba

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"From Suffragettes to Outlaws: A Journey Through the Walls of Prison" Step into the world of prisons, where history unfolds and stories are etched within the confines of bars. Explore the suffragette movement with a glimpse at Sylvia Pankhurst's W. S. P. U badge, symbolizing their fight for women's rights. Travel north to H. M. Prison in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, witnessing its imposing structure that housed countless individuals who lost their freedom. Venture south-west to Wandsworth Prison in London, an institution that has witnessed both despair and redemption throughout its existence. Cross over waters to Alcatraz Island, a notorious penitentiary known for housing some of America's most dangerous criminals. Marvel at the juxtaposition between isolation and beauty as you stand on this island off San Francisco's coast. Delve into history with The Great Train Robbery aftermath & reportage from 1963 - a tale that captivated nations and left many behind bars. Visit Pentonville Prison in Islington, North London; witness its austere architecture standing as a reminder of society's attempts at rehabilitation. Experience solidarity among suffragettes through Lawson Wood's depiction of their Christmas dinner in Holloway prison - a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Celebrate liberation as suffragettes are released from confinement; hear echoes of triumph reverberating through time. Contemplate philosophical musings within prison walls by reflecting upon "The Death of Socrates, " immortalized on canvas in 1787 - an eternal reminder that even great minds can be imprisoned by unjust systems. Transport yourself back to Victorian England with Gustave Doré’s wood engraving capturing Newgate Prison’s exercise yard - an image evoking both despair and hope for change during this era. Finally, journey alongside The First Fleet as they set sail towards Australia carrying convicts bound for distant shores – marking the beginning of colonization but also highlighting humanity's capacity for redemption and second chances.