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"From Suffragettes to Outlaws: A Journey Through the Walls of Prison" Step into the world of prisons

Background imagePrison Collection: The widow Morin and her daughter Angelique Delaporte at the Conciergerie

The widow Morin and her daughter Angelique Delaporte at the Conciergerie and punished with being shackled in public for
XIR391120 The widow Morin and her daughter Angelique Delaporte at the Conciergerie and punished with being shackled in public for the crime of extortion with violence of signatures, 1812 (pen)

Background imagePrison Collection: Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804 (w / c on paper)

Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804 (w / c on paper)
XIR229944 Transferring Prisoners to the Conciergerie, 26th May 1804 (w/c on paper) by Polignac, Armand de (1771-1847); 40.4x49.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imagePrison Collection: A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana, illustration from Le Petit Journal

A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th December 1894 (coloured engraving)
XIR217570 A Revolt of French Anarchists in Guyana, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 16th December 1894 (coloured engraving) by Meaulle, F.L

Background imagePrison Collection: The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789

The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789, 1789-93 (oil on canvas)
XIR159222 The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789, 1789-93 (oil on canvas) by Thevenin, Charles (1764-1838); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imagePrison Collection: By A Thread

By A Thread
Anja Matko

Background imagePrison Collection: DDE-90035785

DDE-90035785
Lucid - WH Smith 2017 British Landmarks calendar - inside CL 22/4/2016 Date: 30/01/2009

Background imagePrison Collection: DDE-90029655

DDE-90029655
Twilight over the Concierge and Pont au Change along the River Seine, Paris, France. Date: 30/01/2009

Background imagePrison Collection: DDE-90029652

DDE-90029652
Twilight over River Seine below the Concierge, Paris, France. Date: 30/01/2009

Background imagePrison Collection: DDE-90029651

DDE-90029651
Twilight over River Seine below the Concierge, Paris, France. Date: 30/01/2009

Background imagePrison Collection: DDE-90029526

DDE-90029526
River Seine, the Concierge and Pont au Change, Paris, France. Date: 20/01/2009

Background imagePrison Collection: DDE-90026560

DDE-90026560
Karitane Coastline, Otago, South Island, New Zealand Date: 02/07/2010

Background imagePrison Collection: DDE-90025690

DDE-90025690
Hanoi, Vietnam. Hoa Lo Prison or otherwise known as the Hanoi Hilton to the many western forces held captive during the Vietnam War. Date: 28/05/2005

Background imagePrison Collection: De Schie prison Rotterdam

De Schie prison Rotterdam
Theo Luycx

Background imagePrison Collection: The Mind Cage

The Mind Cage
Paul Adrian Chis

Background imagePrison Collection: Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1630-40 (oil on canvas, h 155cm -- w 190)

Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1630-40 (oil on canvas, h 155cm -- w 190)
3709935 Cimon and Pero (Roman Charity), 1630-40 (oil on canvas, h 155cm -- w 190 by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 155x190 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imagePrison Collection: Possibly: The famed stockade, Yakima, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Possibly: The famed stockade, Yakima, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima. The famed stockade. Used as jail for striking farm workers in 1933. See general caption number 33]

Background imagePrison Collection: Li Kui (Kokusenpu Riki, ichimei Ritetsugyu), from the series 'One Hundred and Eight... c. 1827

Li Kui (Kokusenpu Riki, ichimei Ritetsugyu), from the series "One Hundred and Eight... c. 1827
Li Kui (Kokusenpu Riki, ichimei Ritetsugyu), from the series " One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)", c. 1827

Background imagePrison Collection: Zhang Shun, the White Splash in the Waves, and Li Kui, the Black Whirlwind, in a... September 1887

Zhang Shun, the White Splash in the Waves, and Li Kui, the Black Whirlwind, in a... September 1887
Zhang Shun, the White Splash in the Waves, and Li Kui, the Black Whirlwind, in an Underwater Struggle (Rori Hakucho Chojun and Kokusenpu Riki), September 1887

Background imagePrison Collection: Thugs in the Gaol of Aurungabad, c1891. Creator: James Grant

Thugs in the Gaol of Aurungabad, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Thugs in the Gaol of Aurungabad, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Background imagePrison Collection: Burma- Dacoits in jail at Mandalay, 1888. Creator: Unknown

Burma- Dacoits in jail at Mandalay, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Burma- Dacoits in jail at Mandalay, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imagePrison Collection: Reproduction of the Old Bastille of 1789, 1888. Creator: Victor-Armand Poirson

Reproduction of the Old Bastille of 1789, 1888. Creator: Victor-Armand Poirson
Reproduction of the Old Bastille of 1789, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imagePrison Collection: She led him to the prison, and opened the doors, and set all the prisoners free (litho)

She led him to the prison, and opened the doors, and set all the prisoners free (litho)
STC445092 She led him to the prison, and opened the doors, and set all the prisoners free (litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imagePrison Collection: Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in great mourning at the Temple Prison

Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in great mourning at the Temple Prison (or Marie Antoinette at the Concierge)
JLJ4645758 Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in great mourning at the Temple Prison (or Marie Antoinette at the Concierge, in mourning, with a camee representing the dolphin)

Background imagePrison Collection: Clemenceau as the jailer of Colmar Prison

Clemenceau as the jailer of Colmar Prison
5669405 Clemenceau as the jailer of Colmar Prison by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); (add.info.: Illustration depicting Clemenceau as the jailer of Colmar Prison)



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"From Suffragettes to Outlaws: A Journey Through the Walls of Prison" Step into the world of prisons, where history unfolds and stories are etched within the confines of bars. Explore the suffragette movement with a glimpse at Sylvia Pankhurst's W. S. P. U badge, symbolizing their fight for women's rights. Travel north to H. M. Prison in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, witnessing its imposing structure that housed countless individuals who lost their freedom. Venture south-west to Wandsworth Prison in London, an institution that has witnessed both despair and redemption throughout its existence. Cross over waters to Alcatraz Island, a notorious penitentiary known for housing some of America's most dangerous criminals. Marvel at the juxtaposition between isolation and beauty as you stand on this island off San Francisco's coast. Delve into history with The Great Train Robbery aftermath & reportage from 1963 - a tale that captivated nations and left many behind bars. Visit Pentonville Prison in Islington, North London; witness its austere architecture standing as a reminder of society's attempts at rehabilitation. Experience solidarity among suffragettes through Lawson Wood's depiction of their Christmas dinner in Holloway prison - a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Celebrate liberation as suffragettes are released from confinement; hear echoes of triumph reverberating through time. Contemplate philosophical musings within prison walls by reflecting upon "The Death of Socrates, " immortalized on canvas in 1787 - an eternal reminder that even great minds can be imprisoned by unjust systems. Transport yourself back to Victorian England with Gustave Doré’s wood engraving capturing Newgate Prison’s exercise yard - an image evoking both despair and hope for change during this era. Finally, journey alongside The First Fleet as they set sail towards Australia carrying convicts bound for distant shores – marking the beginning of colonization but also highlighting humanity's capacity for redemption and second chances.