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Millbank Prison: main passageway, Warden Barnard in doorway, 1885 (b / w photo)
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Millbank Prison: main passageway, Warden Barnard in doorway, 1885 (b / w photo)
1786915 Millbank Prison: main passageway, Warden Barnard in doorway, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: View of the main passageway, with Warden Barnard in doorway
City of Westminster, Metropolitan Borough of; City of Westminster, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22266840
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph, taken in 1885 by an English photographer from the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the somber atmosphere of Millbank Prison. The image showcases the main passageway of this notorious correctional facility, with Warden Barnard standing stoically in the doorway. The composition exudes a sense of confinement and isolation, as the long corridor stretches out before us, seemingly endless. The dim lighting casts eerie shadows on the worn stone walls, hinting at the secrets held within these prison walls. Warden Barnard's presence adds a touch of authority to the scene. Dressed in his official uniform, he stands as both guardian and enforcer within this oppressive environment. His stern expression suggests that he is well-acquainted with maintaining order amidst chaos. Millbank Prison was located in City of Westminster, Metropolitan Borough of London during this period. It served as a place for punishment and rehabilitation for criminals who had fallen afoul of society's laws. As we contemplate this historic photograph today, it serves as a reminder not only of our past but also how far we have come in terms of penal reform and human rights. This image captures an important moment frozen in time – one that allows us to reflect upon our collective journey towards justice and compassion within society.
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