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The Gateway, 1842. Creator: Unknown
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The Gateway, 1842. Creator: Unknown
The Gateway, 1842. Entrance to Pentonville Prison, London, completed in 1842. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I
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Gate Gateway Islington Penitentiary Pentonville Prison Black And Pentonville Prison
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The Gateway, 1842 - A Glimpse into Victorian Penitentiary Architecture
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This print transports us back to the year 1842, offering a rare glimpse of "The Gateway" - the entrance to Pentonville Prison in London. The creator of this intriguing image remains unknown, adding an air of mystery to its historical significance. Completed just two years prior to this illustration's publication in the "Illustrated London News". Pentonville Prison stands as a testament to 19th-century British architecture. Its imposing exterior reflects both the grandeur and severity associated with Victorian penitentiaries. As we examine this engraving closely, we are drawn towards the intricately designed gate that guards the prison's entrance. The gate serves as a symbolic threshold between freedom and confinement, reminding us of society's efforts to maintain law and order during that era. Surrounded by Islington's landscape, this foreboding structure evokes mixed emotions about crime and punishment prevalent at that time. It reminds us of how newspapers like the "Illustrated London News" played a crucial role in documenting significant events for public consumption. Though created more than a century ago, this print still resonates today as it captures an important chapter in England's history. It offers us an opportunity to reflect on societal attitudes towards crime and justice while appreciating the architectural marvels crafted during Britain's past eras.
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