Photographic Print : Woolwich hulks - convicts burial ground
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Woolwich hulks - convicts burial ground
The Woolwich hulks (prison ships) - the convicts burial ground. Date: 1862
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Burial Convicts Hulks Pauper Prison Woolwich Workhouse
10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the evocative "Woolwich Hulks - Convicts Burial Ground" photograph from Media Storehouse's extensive range of historical prints. This powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online and dated 1862, offers a haunting glimpse into the past. The Woolwich Hulks, once moored in the Thames River, served as prison ships where thousands of convicts were held in deplorable conditions. This poignant image captures the final resting place for many of these unfortunate souls. Add this deeply moving piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image captures the Woolwich Hulks, a once infamous site in English history located in the Thames Estuary near London. In the mid-1800s, the hulks served as makeshift prisons for convicts awaiting transportation to Australia or penal servitude in Britain. The overcrowded and unsanitary conditions on board these old ships led to high mortality rates, with many convicts succumbing to disease and malnutrition. The photo shows the burial ground adjacent to the hulks, where pauper funerals for the deceased convicts were held. The ground, now overgrown and covered in weeds, bears testament to the tragic lives of those who were once confined within the hulks' cramped quarters. The workhouse in the background further underscores the harsh realities faced by the impoverished and marginalized population of the time. The Woolwich Hulks Burial Ground, as it came to be known, holds the remains of an estimated 1,500 convicts. Their stories, like the hulks themselves, have been largely forgotten by history. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into a dark chapter of England's past, reminding us of the human cost of punishment and the importance of recognizing the dignity and worth of all individuals, even those who have been marginalized and forgotten by society.
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