Photographic Print : Punishment cell, Millbank Prison
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Punishment cell, Millbank Prison
Prisoner in refractory (punishment) cell at Millbank Prison, London. Date: 1862
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Media ID 7184461
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Cell Millbank Pauper Prison Prisoner Punishment Workhouse Refractory
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive range of Historical Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse. This haunting image, titled "Prisoner in Refractory (Punishment) Cell at Millbank Prison, London," dates back to 1862 and is brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. The photograph offers a stark glimpse into the past, depicting a prisoner isolated in a dark, barren punishment cell at Millbank Prison. This evocative print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in the social and penal history of London. Add this piece of history to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.1cm x 27.9cm (6.7" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Prisoner in Refractory (Punishment) Cell at Millbank Prison, London, 1862 This evocative image captures the grim reality of punishment in Victorian England, as depicted in a photograph of a prisoner confined in a refractory cell at Millbank Prison in London, dated 1862. Millbank Prison, established in 1816, was one of the most notorious penitentiaries in England, known for its harsh conditions and inhumane treatment of inmates. The photograph shows a solitary prisoner, huddled in the dimly lit cell, with his back against the cold, damp brick wall. His clothes are worn and tattered, and his expression is one of despair and resignation. The cell is sparsely furnished, with only a thin mattress on the floor and a bucket in the corner. The iron door, reinforced with heavy bars, is secured shut, leaving the prisoner isolated from the outside world. The term "refractory" referred to prisoners who had been deemed unruly or disobedient, and were subjected to harsher punishments than other inmates. The use of punishment cells was a common practice in Victorian prisons, designed to instill discipline and obedience through isolation and physical hardship. This photograph provides a stark reminder of the harsh living conditions and punishments endured by paupers and prisoners in the workhouse and penal systems of the time. The image underscores the importance of social reforms and the eventual abolition of such inhumane practices, as the Victorian era gave way to a new era of social and moral progress. Millbank Prison, which closed in 1902, is now a part of London's rich historical heritage, and this photograph serves as an important visual record of its dark past. The image invites us to reflect on the human cost of punishment and the importance of upholding human dignity and rights, even in the most challenging circumstances.
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