Wormwood Scrubs Collection

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)

Dinner parade, 1889
3479524 Dinner parade, 1889; (add.info.: Dinner parade. Cooks waiting for the Governor. Wormwood Scrubs. From The Graphic, London, 12th October, 1889.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A warden inspecting a cell
5307388 A warden inspecting a cell.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a warden, at HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs, inspecting a cell before locking a prisoner up for the night. Dated 19th century)

Rifle Practice at Wormwood Scrubs (engraving)
1100717 Rifle Practice at Wormwood Scrubs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rifle Practice at Wormwood Scrubs)

A "Battalion Twenty"of the West Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (engraving)
1102774 A " Battalion Twenty" of the West Middlesex Rifle Volunteers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Among the Gipsies (engraving)
1045295 Among the Gipsies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Among the Gipsies)

A Competition at the Gun Club (engraving)
1060955 A Competition at the Gun Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Competition at the Gun Club)

The chief warder counting the prisoners after a days work (engraving)
614678 The chief warder counting the prisoners after a days work (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Convict life at Wormwood Scrubs (engraving)
614602 Convict life at Wormwood Scrubs (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convict life at Wormwood Scrubs, London)

Convict life in Wormwood Scrubs Prison (engraving)
614595 Convict life in Wormwood Scrubs Prison (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convict life in Wormwood Scrubs Prison)

Hammersmith and Fulham W12 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hammersmith and Fulham W12 0

Prisoners going to dinner, Wormwood Scrubs Prison, London, c1903 (1903). HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs is a Category B mens prison opened in 1891

Julie Christie in a portrait for the release of Billy Liar (1963)
Julie Christie smiles in a summer dress in a portrait taken outside Wormwood Scrubs during the filming of Billy Liar

A scene from Billy Liar
Tom Courtenay outside Wormwood Scrubs in a publicity shot from Billy Liar (1963)

Marathon Route Summer Olympics 1908
The route of the marathon race along Du Cane Road, near Wormwood Scrubs, during the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, 8th July 1908. The line has been drawn

Marathon Route
The route of the marathon race across Wormwood Scrubs, during the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, 8th July 1908. The line has been drawn on. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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"Wormwood Scrubs: A Tapestry of History and Contrasts" Wormwood Scrubs, located in Hammersmith and Fulham W12 0, holds a rich tapestry of stories within its boundaries. From the early days when Rifle Practice at Wormwood Scrubs was captured in engravings to the present day with Julie Christie's portrait for the release of Billy Liar, this place has witnessed it all. In the past, A "Battalion Twenty"of the West Middlesex Rifle Volunteers showcased their skills here. The Gun Club also held thrilling competitions that brought together enthusiasts from far and wide. Amongst these scenes were glimpses into unconventional lives as well - Gipsies finding solace amidst the vastness of Wormwood Scrubs. However, not all tales told are ones of freedom and joy. Engravings depicting Convict life at Wormwood Scrubs Prison serve as a stark reminder of darker times. The chief warder diligently counting prisoners after a hard day's work paints a somber picture. Yet even within these confines, there is resilience to be found. Captured in another engraving is Convict life in Wormwood Scrubs Prison; it reveals how prisoners would gather for meals, finding camaraderie despite their circumstances. Today, Wormwood Scrubs stands as an emblematic landmark where history converges with modernity. Its map serves as a guide through its sprawling grounds while offering insights into its diverse past. Whether one delves into its historical engravings or gazes upon contemporary portraits like Julie Christie's iconic image from Billy Liar, they will find themselves immersed in the captivating world that is Wormwood Scrubs – a place where stories unfold against contrasting backdrops but ultimately remind us of our shared humanity.