Canvas Print : Chatham Prison Riots - The Mess-house
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Chatham Prison Riots - The Mess-house
The Mess-house at St Marys Convict Prison, Chatham - where a riot broke out in early March 1861
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Media ID 4439337
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Chatham Convict Convicts Dick Dock Side Guards Inmates Marys Mess Prison Prisoners Quay Side Revolt Riot Riots Rocks Wardens Wharf
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Chatham Prison Riots - The Mess-house Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This mesmerizing image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the turbulent events of early March 1861 at St Mary's Convict Prison in Chatham. Witness the raw emotions and tension of the riot in this evocative, rights-managed photograph. The high-quality canvas print faithfully reproduces the intricate details and rich colors, making it a striking addition to any room in your home or office. Bring history to life with this unique and thought-provoking piece.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 image captures the aftermath of the Chatham Prison Riots, which broke out at St Mary's Convict Prison in Chatham, England in early March 1861. The Mess-house, depicted here, was a communal dining and living area for the prisoners, located near the prison quay side and harbor. The riot, fueled by grievances over living conditions and treatment by prison guards and wardens, saw prisoners take control of the prison for several days. The photo shows the Mess-house in disarray, with broken windows and furniture overturned. Prisoners, some wearing striped convict uniforms, can be seen milling about outside, while guards and soldiers stand watch at a distance. The dockside and quay are visible in the background, with ships in the harbor and the rocky shoreline beyond. The Chatham Prison Riots were a significant event in the history of British penal institutions, highlighting the harsh conditions and tensions that existed within the convict system. The riot was eventually quelled by military intervention, but it led to reforms in the prison system, including improvements in living conditions and the abolition of the treadmill as a form of punishment. This historical photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in the annals of Chatham's rich maritime and penal history.
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