Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > Wandsworth

Wandsworth Prison / Letter

Wandsworth Prison  /  Letter


Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Mary Evans Prints Online

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

Wandsworth Prison / Letter

Built in 1851 and originally called the Surrey House of Correction. The inmates writing letters

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 603460

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10126088

1851 Called Correction Inmates L Aw Letter Letters Originally Prison Prisons Surrey Wandsworth


FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Boroughs > Wandsworth

> Europe > United Kingdom > England > Surrey > Related Images


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a glimpse into the past at Wandsworth Prison, originally known as the Surrey House of Correction when it was built in 1851. The image showcases inmates engaged in the act of writing letters, offering a poignant reminder of the human stories that unfolded within its walls. The historical significance of this scene is palpable, as we are transported back to a time when communication was limited and precious for those incarcerated. The act of writing letters would have been a lifeline for many inmates, providing a connection to loved ones outside the prison walls. As we reflect on this snapshot from 1900s Britain, we are reminded of the harsh realities faced by those who found themselves behind bars during this era. Wandsworth Prison served as a place where punishment and rehabilitation intersected, shaping the lives of countless individuals who passed through its gates. Through this print from Mary Evans Picture Library, we are invited to contemplate not only the physical structure of Wandsworth Prison but also the emotional and psychological impact it had on those within. It serves as a powerful testament to our shared history and offers an opportunity for reflection on how far we have come in our approach to justice and incarceration.

MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
inventory
Photo Prints are in stock
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Austrian July Revolt of 1927 - Burning of Palace of Justice
Austrian July Revolt of 1927 - Burning of Palace of Justice
Children in the playground, Southfields Infants School, Wandsworth, London, 1906
Children in the playground, Southfields Infants School, Wandsworth, London, 1906
Green River Bridge, Green River, Guilford, Vermont, United States, North America
Green River Bridge, Green River, Guilford, Vermont, United States, North America
Crowd watching a parade in Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 27th May 1913
Crowd watching a parade in Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. Possibly 27th May 1913
Defiant Definition, 1872
Defiant Definition, 1872
CM22 2950 Edmund Burgess, Bugatti T13 Bresica
CM22 2950 Edmund Burgess, Bugatti T13 Bresica
The Fat Boy of Peckham
The Fat Boy of Peckham
Model wearing a version of the fex 1933
Model wearing a version of the fex 1933
Hotel St. Georges in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon
Hotel St. Georges in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon
High Court, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
High Court, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Young woman going to market
Young woman going to market
Sweetshop and tobacconist in Peckham, London
Sweetshop and tobacconist in Peckham, London

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed