Stocks and Whipping-Post, Ufford, Suffolk (litho)

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Stocks and Whipping-Post, Ufford, Suffolk (litho)

8658108 Stocks and Whipping-Post, Ufford, Suffolk (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stocks and Whipping-Post, Ufford, Suffolk. Illustration for Old Village Life, or Glimpses of Village Life through All Ages by P H Ditchfield (Methuen, 1920).); © Look and Learn

Media ID 38493890

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Suffolk

EDITORS COMMENTS
This lithograph captures a glimpse of village life in Ufford, Suffolk, showcasing the historic Stocks and Whipping-Post that once stood as symbols of justice and punishment. The intricate details in this print transport us back to a bygone era, where public humiliation and corporal punishment were common practices. The Stocks, used for restraining offenders' feet or hands as they faced public ridicule, stand prominently in the foreground of the image. Next to them looms the imposing Whipping-Post, a stark reminder of the harsh penalties imposed on wrongdoers in centuries past. As we study this scene from Old Village Life through All Ages by P.H. Ditchfield, we are reminded of the harsh realities faced by villagers who fell afoul of the law. The somber black-and-white tones evoke a sense of solemnity and gravity, underscoring the severity of punishments meted out in days gone by. This lithograph serves as both a historical record and a poignant reflection on our collective past. It invites us to contemplate how far we have come in terms of justice and societal norms while also acknowledging the enduring legacy left behind by these relics from another time.

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