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MARSHALSEA PRISON / 1803
View of the exterior of the prison before the new buildings were erected. Date: 1803
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Media ID 20155853
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1803 Erected Marshalsea Prison Prisons
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning Marshalsea Prison Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, dated 1803, offers a rare glimpse into the past with an exterior view of the Marshalsea Prison before the new buildings were erected. Add a touch of history to your home or office decor with this beautifully printed and framed poster, perfect for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the richness of London's past.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
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
Marshalsea Prison, 1803: A Glimpse into England's Ancient Debtors' Prison This evocative image offers a view of Marshalsea Prison in Southwark, London, as it appeared in the year 1803, before the addition of new buildings. Marshalsea Prison, one of England's oldest debtors' prisons, was a notorious institution that housed those unable to pay their debts. The prison's grim reputation was well-deserved, as it was a place of squalor, disease, and suffering. The exterior of the prison, as depicted in this print, reveals a fortress-like structure with high, imposing walls, barred windows, and a large, ominous gate. The prison's architecture reflects the harsh reality of the time, with its focus on punishment and deterrence. The buildings were designed to keep inmates trapped, both physically and psychologically, with little regard for their well-being. The Marshalsea Prison was a symbol of the harsh and unforgiving English legal system, where debtors could be imprisoned for an indefinite period until they could pay their debts or die trying. Famous residents of the Marshalsea Prison included Charles Dickens' father, who spent time there when the family was in debt, and the poet John Keats, who was held there for unpaid debts and wrote some of his most famous poetry during his stay. This print serves as a poignant reminder of England's past, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of debtors' prisons and the lives of those who were forced to endure them. The image invites us to reflect on the evolution of the criminal justice system and the importance of compassion and empathy in our society.
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