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Brixton Treadmill
Prisoners on a treadmill at Brixton Prison, London, circa 1825. Brixton was one of the first prisons to introduce treadmills in 1821. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 10778104
© 2008 Getty Images
1820 1829 British Culture Crime Diry 16281 London England Medium Group Of People Occupation Only Men Prison Prisoner Brixton Prison Diry Orig Treadmill
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the early 19th century, specifically to Brixton Prison in London around 1825. The image showcases a group of men diligently working on treadmills, an innovation introduced at Brixton Prison in 1821. The prisoners, all dressed in traditional prison attire, are shown engaged in their daily routine. Their faces reveal a mix of exhaustion and determination as they push against the resistance of the treadmill's mechanism. This engraving captures not only the physical labor but also the monotony and harsh conditions endured by these individuals. Brixton was one of the pioneering prisons to adopt this new form of punishment known as "treadwheel" or "treadmill". Designed as a means of hard labor for inmates, it aimed to instill discipline while serving no practical purpose beyond exertion. This image serves as a stark reminder of how society once viewed incarceration and rehabilitation. As we observe this historical snapshot through modern eyes, it prompts reflection on our own criminal justice system's evolution over time. It reminds us that progress has been made towards more humane approaches to imprisonment and rehabilitation. Preserved within archival records, this engraved image from Brixton Prison offers us a glimpse into an era long gone but not forgotten—a testament to both our past mistakes and our ongoing commitment to reforming societal attitudes towards crime and punishment.
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