Coldbath Collection

Ground plan of Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Liberation of prisoners from Coldbath Fields 1862
Liberation of prisoners from Coldbath Fields house of Correction. Date: 1862

Coldbath House. From a view published in 1811. Now demolished, it was a privately run hydropathic establishment opened around 1700

Bakery in the Cold Bath Fields Prison, London, 1860
Bakery in the Cold Bath Fields Prison, London, where bread is made daily for 2, 000 persons without any night work, by the use of Stevens Bread-Making Machine. Date: 1860

Thomas Topham the Strongman lifting water barrels weighing 1836lbs, 1741 (engraving)
XJF373290 Thomas Topham the Strongman lifting water barrels weighing 1836lbs, 1741 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

COLDBATH FIELDS PRISON. Coldbath Fields Prison in London, England. Aquatint, c1810, by Augustus Pugin and Thomas Rowlandson

Clothes fumigation at Coldbath Fields Prison
Prisoners clothes being fumigated in a heated cabinet at Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Gateway of Coldbath Fields Priosn
Gateway of Coldbath Fields House of Correction, Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell
Bird s-eye view of the Coldbath Fields Prison at Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Mat-making room at Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Tread wheel fan at Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Friends visiting prisoners at Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell. Date: 1862

Wt Stead / My Father 1885
WILLIAM THOMAS STEAD English journalist in prison at Coldbath-in-the-Fields, 10 November 1885: a result of his human rights campaign on behalf of women and children

Treadmill / Coldbath Field
Prisoners working at the treadmill and others exercising in the vagrants prison, Coldbath Fields. The first treadmill was installed in Brixton Prison in 1817

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"Coldbath: A Glimpse into London's Historical Prison" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world Fields Prison, a place steeped in history and intrigue. From its ground plan to the liberation of prisoners in 1862, this prison holds tales waiting to be unraveled. Coldbath House stands as a testament to an era long gone, where justice was served within its walls. The bakery inside the prison tells stories of inmates working diligently amidst confinement, their hands kneading dough that would sustain them behind bars. Thomas Topham, known as the Strongman, astounds us with his incredible feat of lifting water barrels weighing a staggering 1836lbs. This engraving captures his strength and determination, leaving us in awe even centuries later. The aquatint from c1810 showcases Coldbath Fields Prison itself - an imposing structure that housed countless souls throughout its existence. Its gateway serves as a reminder of the many who entered through it, their lives forever changed by their time within these walls. Clothes fumigation at Coldbath Fields Prison reveals another aspect of life behind bars - hygiene measures taken to maintain order and health within this confined space. Mat-making rooms speak volumes about the skills prisoners acquired during their incarceration - talents honed amidst adversity. The tread wheel fan symbolizes both punishment and innovation; while serving penance for their crimes on this grueling contraption, prisoners also contributed energy towards ventilation systems - an ingenious blend of discipline and practicality. Amidst all these glimpses into daily life at Coldbath Fields Prison are heartwarming scenes too. Friends visiting loved ones incarcerated here offer solace amid despair – reminding us that human connection can thrive even under such challenging circumstances.