Gaol Collection

A prison guard on patrol in B wing of Britains top security prison Parkhurst on the Isle of Wight November 1984

H. M. Prison, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
A view of Peterhead Prison and the North Sea beyond, Aberdeenshire. The prison opened in 1888 and was Scotlands only convict prison

Pentonville Prison, Islington, North London
An aerial view of Pentonville Prison in Islington, North London. The prison was opened in 1842 as the new Model Prison, on the separate system

Wandsworth Prison, south west London
A galleried wing of Wandsworth Prison in south west London. Two warders inspect the cells

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. It was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

State Penitentiary at Stateville, Joliet, Illinois, USA
Interior view of a cell block at the Illinois State Penitentiary at Stateville, near Joliet, Illinois, USA. The prison was designed using the panopticon principle promoted by Jeremy Bentham

Officers at Shepton Mallet Prison, Somerset
Three uniformed prison officers stand in front of Shepton Mallet Prison, Somerset. The prison was originally established as a House of Correction in 1625

Dartmoor Prison, Princetown, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

General view of Exeter Prison, Devon
A general view of Exeter Prison in Devon. Railway lines in the foreground carry a variety of rolling stock including both goods wagons and passenger carriages

Interior of the Prison Chapel at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
Interior of the prison chapel at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall. The prison dates from 1779

Cell Block Interior, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
The interior of a cell block at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire. Cells line the open galleries which have a safety net strung across to prevent inmates falling

Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
A general view of Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire, originally built as a House of Correction in 1594

Winson Green Prison, Birmingham
The castle-like entrance to Winson Green Prison, Birmingham, built in 1849 as a local gaol for adult male offenders

Lincoln Castle 28994_045
Lincoln Castle, Assize Courts and former Governors house and prison, Lincolnshire, 2018

USA, California, San Francisco - Alcatraz Island, former maximum high-security federal prison, San Francisco Bay - aerial

Old hollow boab tree, once used as aboriginal prison, outside Derby, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

The Great Train Robbery- train robber leaps to freedom
Page from The Illustrated London News, reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. Ronnie Biggs and other prisoners leaps to freedom over Wandsworth Gaol wall

The Great Train Robbery- commando raid frees train robber
Front page of The Illustrated London News reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. As Ronald Biggs clambers with there other prisoners over Wandsworth Gaol wall

Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
A general view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. The prison was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

John Bunyan imprisoned
During his imprisonment Bunyan wrote the " Pilgrims Progress". John Bunyan, English Christian writer and preacher

Main gateway, Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
The imposing main gateway at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall. The prison dates from 1779

Corridor and cell doors, Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
The main corridor and cell doors at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall

Visitors wait outside Kilmainham Jail, Dublin
Visitors, including members of the Ladies Land League, wait outside Kilmainham Jail, where many of the Irish Land League leaders, including Charles Stewart Parnell, were being held

Robben Island Prison, Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa, Africa

East entrance to the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style
FLO5000493 East entrance to the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style. Copperplate engraving drawn

Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins
530251 Huntingdon County Gaol and House of Correction, England, built c1828 to design by William Wilkins. Radiating principle: Treadmills for grinding corn and raising water worked by prisoners

North view of the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style
FLO5000491 North view of the cell in the Southwest Tower of the Tower of London, 1803. Early Pointed Style. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London

John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, entering Savoy military prison, London, after mutiny
530188 John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, entering Savoy military prison, London, after mutiny. Restored peace and persuaded prisoners to return to cells

Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. Illustration published London 1884
537593 Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. Illustration published London 1884

John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, inspecting French galley prisoners at work
530189 John Howard (1726-1790) English prison reformer, inspecting French galley prisoners at work. Howard League for Prison Reform named after him

The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs
5614417 The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs; (add.info.: The HMS York, a British prison hulk used to house the Tolpuddle Martyrs)

"John Bunyan Reciting 'The Pilgrim's Progress'...in Bedford Gaol,...by G. F. Folingsby..., 1864
"John Bunyan Reciting 'The Pilgrim's Progress' to his friends in Bedford Gaol", by G. F. Folingsby, of Munich, in the exhibition of Fine Arts at Melbourne, Australia, 1864

Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Christ Mocked, c1480-1495. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Christ Mocked, c1480-1495. The Passion of Christ was a popular theme for 15th-century altarpieces in northern Europe

Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Flagellation, c1480-1495. Creator: Unknown
Altarpiece with the Passion of Christ: Flagellation, c1480-1495. The Passion of Christ was a popular theme for 15th-century altarpieces in northern Europe

Jailer, 1837-1895. Creator: David van der Kellen
Jailer, 1837-1895

View of the interior of the Mamertine prison in Rome, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the interior of the Mamertine prison in Rome, 1700-1799. An angel leads Saint Peter past the sleeping guards and frees him from prison

Bridge of Sighs and Palazzo Ducale in Venice, 1850-1876. Creator: Anon
Bridge of Sighs and Palazzo Ducale in Venice, 1850-1876. Part of an album with photos and drawings by Manuel Mayo, 1876

The Prison of Copenhagen, 1831. Creator: Martinus Rorbye
The Prison of Copenhagen, 1831

City Council and jail, Eatonville, Fla. 1907. Creator: Unknown
City Council and jail, Eatonville, Fla. 1907

Roman Prison, second half 18th century. Creator: Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Roman Prison, second half 18th century

Woman suffrage, jail cell, between 1916 and 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Woman suffrage, jail cell, between 1916 and 1918. Woman campaigner behind bars. Women in the United States gained the legal right to vote in 1920, with the passing of the 19th Amendment

The sheriff of McAlester, Oklahoma, sitting in front of the jail, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The sheriff of McAlester, Oklahoma, sitting in front of the jail. He has been sheriff for thirty years

The sheriff of McAlester, Oklahoma, sitting in front of the jail, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The sheriff of McAlester, Oklahoma, sitting in front of the jail. He has been sheriff for thirty years

Saint Paul and the Jailer, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Saint Paul and the Jailer, n.d

Lancaster Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Lancaster Castle, 1850. Medieval castle in Lancaster, Lancashire. The Castle is supposed to have been erected in the year 305, by Constantius Chlorus, who, on the division of the Roman empire

Antonia de Cordova in prison
Antonia de Cordova in chains in a prison dungeon

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"Exploring the World of Gaols: From Historic Prisons to Notorious Penitentiaries" H. M. Prison, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire: A glimpse into Scotland's oldest prison, standing as a testament to its dark past. Wandsworth Prison, south west London: Witness the imposing walls that have contained countless individuals within their confines throughout history. Pentonville Prison, Islington, North London: Delve into the architectural marvel that once aimed at reforming prisoners through solitary confinement. Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London: Behold the sprawling complex that has housed notorious criminals and witnessed dramatic escapes over the years. Dartmoor Prison, Princetown, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Discover this remote penitentiary nestled amidst breathtaking moorland landscapes while pondering its role in British penal history. State Penitentiary at Stateville, Joliet Illinois USA: Step inside one of America's most infamous correctional facilities known for its strict regime and haunting stories. General view of Exeter Prison in Devon: Uncover tales from behind these formidable walls where justice was served and lives were transformed or forever altered. Officers at Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset: Gain insight into the daily challenges faced by those tasked with maintaining order within this historic institution. Interior of the Prison Chapel at Bodmin Gaol in Cornwall: Explore a place where faith intertwined with incarceration offering solace and redemption to troubled souls. Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison 1821 : Immerse yourself in an intriguing moment frozen in time when conviviality found refuge even within prison walls. US California San Francisco - Alcatraz Island former maximum high-security federal prison : Marvel at Alcatraz's iconic silhouette rising from treacherous waters, a symbol of defiance and the ultimate prison escape challenge.