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Inner gate of Holloway Prison
Inner gate of London City Prison and House of Correction, Holloway. Date: 1862
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Correction Holloway Pauper Prison Workhouse
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This evocative photograph captures the imposing Inner Gate of Holloway Prison, also known as the London City Prison and House of Correction, as it stood in 1862. Located in the borough of Islington, North London, Holloway Prison was one of the largest female penitentiaries in the world at the time, with a capacity to hold over 1,000 inmates. The Inner Gate served as the primary entrance to the prison complex, marking the threshold between the outside world and the confines of the institution. The wrought-iron gate is adorned with intricate designs and the inscription "London City Prison and House of Correction," reflecting the dual role of the facility as a place of punishment and reformation. Behind the gate lay a vast and complex network of buildings, including workshops, classrooms, and living quarters. The prison was renowned for its strict disciplinary regime, which included hard labor, religious instruction, and education. Inmates were expected to work in the prison's industries, such as tailoring, shoemaking, and laundry, to contribute to their own maintenance and eventual re-entry into society. The population of Holloway Prison consisted primarily of pauper women, many of whom had been committed for petty offenses or for being unable to pay their debts. The prison's workhouse annex housed destitute women and children, further emphasizing the institution's role as a place of last resort for those on the margins of society. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, revealing the austere and imposing nature of the Inner Gate of Holloway Prison and the complex social issues it represented. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the site, which continues to resonate with the stories of the women who passed through its gates.
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