Chatham Prison Riots - Arrival of the Military
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Chatham Prison Riots - Arrival of the Military
The Arrival of the Military at St Marys Convict Prison, St Marys Island, Chatham, to quell a disturbance amongst the inmates
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Arrival Chatham Convict Disturbance Marches Marching Marys On Lookers Prison Prisoners Quell Riot Rioting Riots Uprising Walls
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This evocative image captures the arrival of the military at St Mary's Convict Prison on St Mary's Island, Chatham, during a disturbance amongst the inmates in the late 19th century. The ominous smoke rising from the prison towers in the background signals the intensity of the uprising that had been taking place within the walls. As the soldiers, dressed in their full regalia and carrying their weapons, march towards the prison, the onlookers, a mixture of fear and curiosity etched on their faces, watch from a safe distance. The military presence was a common sight during periods of unrest in the convict prisons of the time, and their arrival was meant to quell the disturbance and restore order. The soldiers' disciplined formation and determined strides contrast sharply with the chaotic scene unfolding behind them, highlighting the stark divide between the authorities and the incarcerated population. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the annals of Chatham Prison's history and serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between those who held the power and those who were subjected to it.
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