Bridewell Collection

Model of a Norfolk Wherry - a sailing craft formerly widely used for goods transport on the East Norfolk rivers. Date: circa late 1930s

Hogarth / Harlots Prog. / 4
The Harlots Progress 4. Hogarths Harlot in Bridewell Prison

View from the top of the Calton Hill by Nelson's Monument, 1822, Looking to the West (litho)
EDB51437 View from the top of the Calton Hill by Nelson's Monument, 1822, Looking to the West (litho); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries

Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny, 1876. James Carrick; The Caswell; The Prisoner; Court House, Queenstown; Queenstown Bridewell...George Peno seems to have persuaded the other foreigners to kill

Bridewell Palace, London home of Henry VIII, Tudor architecture
Vintage illustration of Bridewell Palace, London was built as a residence of King Henry VIII and was one of his homes early in his reign for eight years

East End of the Bridewell, and Jail Governors House, Edinburgh (engraving)
5201079 East End of the Bridewell, and Jail Governors House, Edinburgh (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: East End of the Bridewell)

Annual dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals (engraving)
604981 Annual dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Edwards School
Origins of King Edwards School date back to the 16th century at Bridewell Palace, but in 1830 the school was moved to the House of Occupations at St Georges Fields opposite to the Bethlehem Hospital

Pass rooom Bridewell (coloured engraving)
810981 Pass rooom Bridewell (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C. (1762-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pass room Bridewell)

Bristol Riots: The Burning of Bridewell, with St Michaels Church, Bridewell Bridge
2831192 Bristol Riots: The Burning of Bridewell, with St Michaels Church, Bridewell Bridge, c.1831 (oil on paper) by Wheatley, William W

Bridewell, as rebuilt after the fire, from an old print (engraving)
3636128 Bridewell, as rebuilt after the fire, from an old print (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridewell, as rebuilt after the fire, from an old print)

Bridewell Bridge, 1823 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832371 Bridewell Bridge, 1823 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

A bastion near Bridewell (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831913 A bastion near Bridewell (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Bridewell Bastion, 1823 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2832370 Bridewell Bastion, 1823 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Homes, Marcus H. (1803-1854); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell (engraving)
1096637 Annual Dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals, in the Hall, Bridewell (engraving) by English School

The Mutiny on Board the "Caswell"(engraving)
1059303 The Mutiny on Board the " Caswell" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mutiny on Board the " Caswell")

Bridewell (engraving)
3628957 Bridewell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridewell. Illustration for Wesley His Own Biographer)

Beating hemp in Bridewell, after Hogarth (engraving)
3636127 Beating hemp in Bridewell, after Hogarth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beating hemp in Bridewell, after Hogarth)

Bridewell in 1666 (engraving)
3636065 Bridewell in 1666 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bridewell in 1666)

A bastion near Bridewell (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831912 A bastion near Bridewell (pencil & w/c on paper) by O Neill, Hugh (1784-1824); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1563 (colour litho)
2775939 London and Westminster in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, 1563 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny (engraving)
1106080 Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Caswell Mutiny)

HOGARTH HARLOT PLATE 4
The Harlots Progress 4. Hogarths Harlot in Bridewell Prison. Date: 1732

Bridewell as Rebuilt after the Fire, from an old print, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Bridewell as Rebuilt after the Fire, from an old print, (1897). View of Bridewell as it was during the 18th century. Bridewell Palace

Bridewell in 1666, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Bridewell in 1666, (1897). Bridewell Palace, on the banks of the Fleet River between Fleet Street and the River Thames, was built as the main London residence of King Henry VIII

North gate of Bridewell, City of London, 1790

Bridewell, City of London, 1820. Artist: MM
Bridewell, City of London, 1820

Bridewell Hall, City of London, 1850. Interior view of Bridewell Hall during the annual dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals. From the Illustrated London News

Bird s-eye view of Bridewell with figures walking in the quadrangle, City of London, 1750

Bridewell, City of London, 1815. Artist: Bartholomew Howlett
Bridewell, City of London, 1815. North-west view of the chapel and part of the great staircase leading to the Hall of Bridewell; showing figures labouring

Bridewell, City of London, 1822. Artist: Thomas Dale
Bridewell, City of London, 1822. Partial view of Bridewell quadrangle, comprising the male prison, part of the female prison and the Great Hall. Also showing coats of arms in the lower margin

Bridewell, City of London, 1821. Artist: Thomas Hosmer Shepherd
Bridewell, City of London, 1821. Partial view of Bridewell quadrangle, comprising the male prison, part of the female prison and the Great Hall. Also showing coats of arms in the lower margin

View of the quadrangle at Bridewell, City of London, 1810. Artist: George Shepherd
View of the quadrangle at Bridewell, City of London, 1810. Showing children bowling a hoop

Bridewell, City of London, 1666 (1817). View of Bridewell as it appeared around the year 1666, when it was used as a royal palace. The River Thames and boats are seen in the foreground

King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). Artist: George Vertue
King Edward VI signing a charter, 1552, (1750). The charter gave Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse. Edward VI is surrounded by the Lord Mayor

Bridewell, London, 1817
View of Bridewell, London as it appeared around the year 1666, when it was used as a royal palace. The River Thames and boats are seen in the foreground

Women and Children in Bridewells Hospital, London, 1808. Artist: John Hill
Interior view of the Pass Room at Bridewells hospital, London, 1808; showing women and young children

Bridewell Hall, London, 1850
Interior view of Bridewell Hall, London, 1850, during the annual dinner of the Governors of Bridewell and Bethlem Hospitals

Edward VI signing a charter giving Bridewell to the City of London for a workhouse, 1552 (1750). The king is surrounded by the Lord Mayor, Sir George Barnes and Aldermen of the City of London

East End of the Bridewell, and Jail Governors House, Edinburgh, 1829. Artist: William Tombleson
East End of the Bridewell, and Jail Governors House, Edinburgh, 1829. After Thomas Hosmer Shepherd (1792-1864). [Jones & Co. London, 1829]

Pass-room Pass Room Bridewell Prison Thomas Rowlandson
Pass-room, Bridewell. Circa 1808. After a work by August Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson in the Microcosm of London, published in three volumes between 1808 and 1810 by Rudolph Ackermann

The Harlots Progress Scene In Bridewell From The Original Pictue By Hogarth From The Works Of Hogarth Published London 1833

Bridewell - View across street to building The Press Association. Part of Box 318 Boswell Collection - Dickens. Date: circa 1900

England / London / Bridewell
Bridewell Palace, built for Cardinal Thomas Wolsey in the early 16th century. Date: 16th century

Life of Charles Dickens - Bridewell. Part of Box 330 Charles Dickens (Life and Works) slide no 24 Date: circa 1890s

The Revd. Masters
THE REV. MASTERS churchman, minister to the unfortunate inmates of Bridewell prison, London. Date: 18th century

Bridewell, as Rebuilt after the Fire, London

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"Bridewell: A Tapestry of History and Architecture" Step into the world of Bridewell, a name that echoes through time with various connotations. From its origins as a model of a Norfolk Wherry to its association with Hogarth's infamous "Harlots Progress, " Bridewell has left an indelible mark on history. In the heart of London stood Bridewell Palace, once home to the mighty Henry VIII. Its Tudor architecture spoke volumes about the grandeur and power that resided within those walls. Meanwhile, in Edinburgh, East End of the Bridewell housed not only prisoners but also glimpses into society's darker side. The Annual Dinner of Governors at Bridewell and Bethlehem Hospitals captured moments where compassion met institutional care. These engravings depicted scenes filled with hope and dedication towards improving lives. Education played a crucial role within Bridewell's narrative as well. King Edward's School became synonymous with knowledge and enlightenment, shaping young minds for generations to come. Pass Room Bridewell revealed vibrant colors in its engraving—a stark contrast against the somberness associated with confinement. It served as a reminder that even within hardship, beauty could be found. Bristol Riots brought chaos to this historic place; flames engulfed both St Michael's Church and Bridewell itself. Yet from ashes rose resilience as it was rebuilt—proof that strength can emerge from devastation. Bridging past and present, images like "Bridewell Bridge" transported us back to 1823 through delicate pencil strokes infused with watercolors—an artistic tribute to architectural marvels lost in time. Gazing eastward at "Bridewell Gate, " one couldn't help but wonder about stories untold behind those imposing doors—a gateway into forgotten tales waiting patiently for discovery. And amidst all these depictions lies "A Bastion near Bridewell.