Canvas Print : Exercise Yard, Holloway Prison, North London
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Exercise Yard, Holloway Prison, North London
Male prisoners taking a turn around the exercise yard at Holloway Prison in north London. Their perambulations were apparently something of a spectator sport. The prison became a women-only establishment in 1902
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Media ID 4470971
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Crime Exercise Gaol Holloway Jail L Aw Prison Prisoners Punishment Yard 1901 1902
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Exercise Yard, Holloway Prison, North London" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph transports you back in time, capturing the essence of daily life at Holloway Prison in North London. Witness the scene of male prisoners taking their turn around the exercise yard, an activity that was once a popular spectator sport. Add this thought-provoking canvas print to your home or office décor and spark intriguing conversations with its rich historical context. Embrace the power of visual storytelling and bring this piece of history into your space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Holloway Prison in North London, circa 1901. The image shows a group of male prisoners taking their daily turn around the exercise yard, an activity that was reportedly a popular spectator sport for both prison staff and local residents. Holloway Prison, which opened in 1852, was one of the largest and most notorious prisons in England during the Edwardian era. At the time, the prison held both male and female inmates, but it became a women-only establishment in 1902. The male prisoners in this photograph are dressed in the standard prison uniform of the day, with collars and cuffs on their shirts, and some wearing caps or hats. They move around the yard with a sense of purpose, their expressions varying from focused determination to moments of respite. The exercise yard, surrounded by high walls and barbed wire, was a stark reminder of the punishment and isolation that awaited the prisoners within the prison walls. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of the daily life of prisoners during a time when crime and punishment were viewed differently than they are today. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the evolution of the criminal justice system, as Holloway Prison eventually transitioned to become a women's-only establishment, reflecting changing attitudes towards gender and incarceration. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the walls of prisons, and the complex and often controversial history of punishment and rehabilitation in England.
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