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Whip and Whipping Post at Wandsworth Prison
Whip and Whipping Post at Surrey Prison and House of Correction, Wandsworth Date: 1862
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Correction Pauper Prison Surrey Wandsworth Whip Whipping Workhouse
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Add historical depth to your home or office decor with the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, "Whip and Whipping Post at Wandsworth Prison" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to 1862. Witness the stark reality of life in a Victorian prison with this evocative photograph of the Whip and Whipping Post at Wandsworth Prison. A unique and intriguing piece, this print is sure to spark conversation and inspire reflection. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13cm x 27.9cm (5.1" 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.
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Whip and Whipping Post at Wandsworth Prison, Surrey, England, 1862: A Haunting Image of Punishment and Reformation This evocative photograph captures the Whip and Whipping Post at Wandsworth Prison in Surrey, England, in 1862. Established in 1851 as the Surrey House of Correction and Pauper Prison, Wandsworth was designed to reform and rehabilitate paupers, vagrants, and petty criminals through hard labor and discipline. The image of the Whip and Whipping Post is a stark reminder of the harsh punishments meted out to those who disobeyed prison rules or failed to meet their work quotas. The Whip and Whipping Post was a symbol of authority and fear, used to inflict corporal punishment on prisoners. The post, a tall, wooden structure, was topped with a metal ring from which the offender's hands were secured, exposing their bare backside for the application of the whip. The whip itself, a long, thick, leather strap with multiple tails, was used to inflict pain and humiliation on the prisoner. The photograph shows the Whip and Whipping Post standing alone in a desolate courtyard, surrounded by the cold, gray walls of the prison. The post's ominous presence casts a long shadow over the scene, creating an eerie and haunting atmosphere. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the brutal realities of the prison system during the Victorian era and the lengths to which society was willing to go to maintain order and discipline. Despite the harsh conditions and punishments, Wandsworth Prison was considered a model institution, with a focus on rehabilitation and education. Prisoners were put to work in various trades, including shoemaking, tailoring, and agriculture, with the aim of teaching them skills that would help them reintegrate into society upon release. The photograph of the Whip and Whipping Post, however, serves as a stark reminder of the darker side of this institution and the methods used to maintain order and discipline.
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