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Surrey County Gaol, Horsemonger Lane

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Surrey County Gaol, Horsemonger Lane

A view of Surrey County Gaol, Horsemonger Lane, Southwark. Date: 1862

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Gaol Lane Pauper Southwark Surrey Workhouse


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1. Title: A Sad Sojourn: Surrey County Gaol, Horsemonger Lane, Southwark, 1862 This evocative image captures the imposing presence of Surrey County Gaol, situated on Horsemonger Lane in Southwark, London, during the mid-19th century. The view, dated 1862, provides a glimpse into the grim reality of the English criminal justice system during the Victorian era. The gaol, surrounded by high walls and barbed wire fencing, stands as a stark reminder of the consequences of lawlessness and poverty. The image reveals a long, narrow building with several wings, each housing cells for the incarcerated. The windows, small and high up, offer little comfort or privacy to the inmates. The scene outside the prison walls is equally bleak. A narrow lane, lined with dilapidated buildings, leads to the gaol. The presence of a workhouse nearby suggests that many of the prisoners may have been paupers, unable to support themselves and forced to rely on the mercy of the workhouse or the law. The image also reveals the presence of a horse-drawn cart, possibly used to transport prisoners or supplies to and from the gaol. The horse, harnessed and ready to go, underscores the constant movement and activity associated with the prison. The overall atmosphere of the image is one of sadness and despair. The gaol, a symbol of punishment and rehabilitation, stands as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who found themselves on the wrong side of the law during the Victorian era. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the evolution of the criminal justice system in England.

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