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
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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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