Prisoners Collection (#2)

Bermuda Ireland Island
Ireland Island fortifications and dockyards in Bermuda, showing transported convicts arriving to serve their penance

Blanche De Castille
When her son becomes king, Blanche de Castille, who has been acting as regent during his minority, releases prisoners from the countrys prisons

German Prisoners Paraded
HOME FRONT SCENES German prisoners paraded in Moscow

Prisoners / Old Bailey
Prisoners await their turn at the passage and stairs leading to the dock in the Old Bailey

Prisoners exercising
GOGH, Vincent van (1853-1890). Prisoners exercising. Post-Impressionism. Oil on canvas

Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo)
LLM462584 Conquest of Mexico: Cortes arresting the king Montezuma II, 1519 (chromo) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conquest of Mexico)

Christ shown to the people (oil on canvas)
8620187 Christ shown to the people (oil on canvas) by Soens, Jan (c.1553-c.1614); Stuard gallery, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Cristo mostrato al popolo, Jan Soens, oil on canvas, Stuard gallery, Parma)

Saint Peter in prison, 15th century (miniature)
AIS5340635 Saint Peter in prison, 15th century (miniature); Archivo de la Corona de Aragon, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info.: Miniature from " Misal de San Cugat del Valles "); © Iberfoto

Napoleon on board Bellerophon, 1885 (etching)
7341570 Napoleon on board Bellerophon, 1885 (etching) by Orchardson, William Quiller (1832-1910) (after); 69x96.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A Sunday service at Newgate Prison
5307537 A Sunday service at Newgate Prison.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Sunday service at Newgate Prison chapel. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons
MMM5480415 View near Woolwich, Kent, England, depicting the use of forces to build pontoons (disarmed vessels used as floating prisons); National Maritime Museum, London

Female prisoners working in the laundry room
5307385 Female prisoners working in the laundry room.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting female prisoners working in the laundry room of the Fulham Refuge. Dated 19th century)

An engraving depicting a treadmill at Brixton Prison. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich
5310735 An engraving depicting a treadmill at Brixton Prison. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form
5614423 A Hobart chain-gang, a group of prisoners chained together to perform menial or physically challenging work as a form of punishment; (add.info.: A Hobart chain-gang)

Southern convict system, gang of convicts at dinner (b/w photo)
8652929 Southern convict system, gang of convicts at dinner (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Southern convict system, gang of convicts at dinner)

Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho)
8661384 Strafford delivering up his Sword in the House of Commons, 1641 (litho) by McCormick, Arthur David (1860-1943) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho)
8664003 Turkish prisoners taken from Plevna, 1877 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turkish prisoners taken at the Siege of Plevna (Pleven), Bulgaria

Capture of Chnodomar, King of the Alemanni, at the Battle of Strasbourg, 357 (engraving)
8626232 Capture of Chnodomar, King of the Alemanni, at the Battle of Strasbourg, 357 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Chnodomar)

Portrait of Baroness Staal imprisoned after the conspiracy of Cellamare, 1844 (engraving)
ELD4958015 Portrait of Baroness Staal imprisoned after the conspiracy of Cellamare, 1844 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Marguerite de Launay)

Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889
3479511 Warder inspecting a prison cell, 1889; (add.info.: Warder inspects a prison cell, before locking up prisoner for the night. Wormwood scrubs prison, London)

Alexandrevsky Central Prison, Siberia, 1850
3479368 Alexandrevsky Central Prison, Siberia, 1850; (add.info.: Alexandrevsky Central Prison, Siberia, Russia.); Universal History Archive/UIG

American prison life, 1850
3479365 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island. Convicts on outdoor work.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portland Prison Dorset, 1884
3479344 Portland Prison Dorset, 1884; (add.info.: Portland Prison Dorset Convicts working in the stone quarries. The prisoners were given education classes in the evening)

Letter P: Prisoners. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph)
DUV4204668 Letter P: Prisoners. Little French alphabet. Hachette and Cie, publisher, Paris, 1917 (lithograph); 30.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages)

Warships at anchor, 1850
3479382 Warships at anchor, 1850; (add.info.: Warships at anchor at the mouth of the Thames awaiting the tide. The vessel on the right is a sailing vessel while the one next to her is transitional)

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

An inmate having his picture taken, 1850
3478171 An inmate having his picture taken, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an inmate of Newgate Prison for police records. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The convict hulk Warrior, 1850
3330675 The convict hulk Warrior, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the chapel on board the convict hulk Warrior'. This hulk held 600 prisoners who were used as labour in the government dockyards)

A gang of prisoners in London
3119160 A gang of prisoners in London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a gang of prisoners in London. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Chained woman, 19th century (oil on canvas)
AIS5356079 Chained woman, 19th century (oil on canvas); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Chained woman. Painting by Eugenio Lucas y Padilla)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220461 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

The condemned cell at Newgate Prison
5307394 The condemned cell at Newgate Prison.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the condemned cell at Newgate Prison. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

View of the boat prison (or hulk) Justitia, with inmates doing forced labour at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich (London)
MMM5485416 View of the boat prison (or hulk) Justitia, with inmates doing forced labour at the Royal Arsenal in Woolwich (London, England); National Maritime Museum, London

Flemish tapestry. Hannibals brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman
7209530 Flemish tapestry. Hannibals brother Hasdrubal taken prisoner by the Roman (Hannibals broer Hasdrubal gevangen genomen door de Romeinen). Atelier of Oudenaarde. 347x407cm

Fidelio, opera by L. van Beethoven. c.1900 (chromo)
3433692 Fidelio, opera by L. van Beethoven. c.1900 (chromo); (add.info.: Music. Classical music. Fidelio, opera by L. van Beethoven. Imagery, France, ca 1900.); Photo © CCI

Disturbed inmate, 1889
3479379 Disturbed inmate, 1889; (add.info.: Disturbed inmate of Woking jail placed in the padded cell. 7th September 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

American prison life, 1850
3479367 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island. Convicts returning from outdoor work.); Universal History Archive/UIG

American prison life, 1850
3479366 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Pushing them forward with the butt ends of their pikes into my reach. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput
2963120 Pushing them forward with the butt ends of their pikes into my reach. From Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput. From Gullivers Travels published c.1875; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary

Russian prisoners at Cottbus, Germany, peeling potatoes, which were their staple diet, during World War One
3502799 Russian prisoners at Cottbus, Germany, peeling potatoes, which were their staple diet, during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Jeanne Faite Prisonniere A Compiegne (colour litho)
8629403 Jeanne Faite Prisonniere A Compiegne (colour litho) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jeanne Faite Prisonniere A Compiegne)

Joan of Arc taken prisoner in Compiegne, 19th century (wood engraving)
8822183 Joan of Arc taken prisoner in Compiegne, 19th century (wood engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joan of Arc was taken prisoner in Compiegne by the Burgundian lord Jean de Luxembourg)

The search of Neapolitan prisoners at St. Angelo, 1860 (engraving)
1579586 The search of Neapolitan prisoners at St. Angelo, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the search of Neapolitan prisoners at St. Angelo)

First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan
530479 First Anglo-Afghan War 1838-1842: Rescue of British prisoners from the Afghans after the defeat of Akbar Khan, April 1842. General Robert Sale united with his wife and daughter

Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho)
8661422 Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annihilation of the Greek Army, 811)

Sir Richard Fanshawe a Prisoner at Charing Cross (litho)
8647713 Sir Richard Fanshawe a Prisoner at Charing Cross (litho) by Crawford, Thomas Hamilton (1860-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Richard Fanshawe a Prisoner at Charing Cross)

The spider of Paul Pellisson (colour litho)
8664103 The spider of Paul Pellisson (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paris: Arrivee de detenues, apres une "rafle"; Arrival of prisoners after a police raid (b/w photo)
8671185 Paris: Arrivee de detenues, apres une "rafle"; Arrival of prisoners after a police raid (b/w photo) by Manuel

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"From Plato's Cave to Pentonville Prison: A Journey of Captivity and Liberation" In the depths of human existence, there lies a metaphorical cave where they can bound by their own limited perceptions. Just like in Plato's allegory, these captives remain oblivious to the truth that exists beyond their confined reality. However, throughout history, numerous individuals have found themselves imprisoned physically or mentally, only to emerge as symbols of resilience and liberation. One such example is Winston Churchill, who experienced captivity during the Boer War. Despite being held against his will, Churchill refused to succumb to despair and instead used this time as an opportunity for introspection and growth. His eventual release marked not just a personal triumph but also foreshadowed his future leadership on a global scale. Similarly, suffragettes fighting for women's rights faced imprisonment as they challenged societal norms. The W. S. P. U Holloway Brooch became a symbol of their unwavering determination even behind bars. In Lawson Wood's poignant depiction of suffragettes sharing Christmas dinner in Holloway prison, we witness both their physical confinement and unyielding spirit that transcends any walls. The release of suffragettes from prison was not just a victory for them but also for the collective struggle towards equality. It served as a reminder that no cage can contain the power of conviction and unity. Guiltcross Union Workhouse in Norfolk stands as another haunting reminder of institutionalized captivity endured by those less fortunate. Within its walls lay stories untold - tales of hardship intermingled with glimpses of resilience amidst adversity. Roger Casement's imprisonment in 1916 sheds light on political struggles entwined with notions of justice within the Court of Exchequer. As he fought tirelessly against colonial oppression, Casement embodied both prisoner and liberator simultaneously. West London Union Workhouse in Upper Holloway echoes with tales yet again – stories etched into its very foundations.