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Entrance to Tothill Fields Prison
Entrance to Middlesex House of Correction, Tothill Fields, Westminster Date: 1862
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Correction Fields Middlesex Pauper Tothill Westminster Workhouse
22"x18" Modern Frame
Step into history with our stunning Framed Print of the Entrance to Tothill Fields Prison, an iconic image from the past. This captivating photograph, dated 1862, showcases the imposing entrance to the Middlesex House of Correction in Westminster. Add an air of intrigue and historical depth to any room with this exquisitely framed print from Media Storehouse, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online. A must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 45.7cm x 50.8cm (18" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 55.9cm (18" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the imposing entrance to Tothill Fields Prison, also known as the Middlesex House of Correction, located in Westminster, London, in the year 1862. The prison, which was originally established as a workhouse in the late 16th century, served as a place of confinement for both debtors and criminal offenders. The entrance gate is flanked by two tall, wrought-iron pillars, each adorned with intricate designs and topped with a finial. Above the gate, the words "Middlesex House of Correction" are inscribed in bold, Gothic letters. The prison's walls, made of red brick, stretch high into the sky, creating an impenetrable barrier between the outside world and the confines of the institution. At the time, Tothill Fields Prison was known for its harsh conditions and strict discipline. Paupers, the poor and destitute, were often sent to the workhouse to be "corrected" through hard labor and physical punishment. Criminal offenders, too, faced harsh treatment, including long hours of hard labor, solitary confinement, and even flogging. Despite the grim reputation of the prison, it played an important role in the social fabric of Victorian London. It served as a reminder of the consequences of poverty and crime, and provided a means of controlling the city's growing population of paupers and offenders. The entrance to Tothill Fields Prison stands as a testament to the complex social and moral issues of the time, and offers a glimpse into the past of London's criminal justice system.
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