Newgate Prison Collection

A Sunday service at Newgate Prison
5307537 A Sunday service at Newgate Prison.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Sunday service at Newgate Prison chapel. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Newgate Prison in London 1800, 1800
3479352 Newgate Prison in London 1800, 1800; (add.info.: Newgate Prison in London, 1800.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An inmate having his picture taken, 1850
3478171 An inmate having his picture taken, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an inmate of Newgate Prison for police records. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The condemned cell at Newgate Prison
5307394 The condemned cell at Newgate Prison.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the condemned cell at Newgate Prison. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elizabeth Fry (born Gurney - 1780 - 1845)
2603654 Elizabeth Fry (born Gurney - 1780 - 1845); (add.info.: Elizabeth Fry (born Gurney - 1780 - 1845) English Quaker (Society of Friends) prison reformer, with Anna Buxton

Dining Ward, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Dining Ward, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. Extract from a report of the State of the Prison: The great corruption of Newgate still appears to be most fearful in the transport wards

Punishment Cell, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Punishment Cell, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. Extract from a...report of the State of the Prison...There is another part of the prison that demands attention - the separate cells

The Chapel-Yard, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Chapel-Yard, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. The quadrangle for the men is much like the women's, but larger. It consists of two or three yards, and the building surrounding them

Corridor, Newgate Prison, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Corridor, Newgate Prison, [London], 1850. The gaol of Newgate, beyond all doubt, has great defects compared with more modern erections

Modern safes and strong rooms (b / w photo)
6013657 Modern safes and strong rooms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern safes and strong rooms)

Condemned cell at Newgate Prison (engraving)
614608 Condemned cell at Newgate Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condemned cell at Newgate Prison)

Burning of Newgate, from a Contemporary Print (engraving)
489356 Burning of Newgate, from a Contemporary Print (engraving) by English School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The destruction of Newgate Prison)

Newgate Prison (engraving)
558936 Newgate Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newgate Prison. Exterior.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving)
1596246 Key to the View of London and the Lord Mayors Show from St Pauls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Newgate Prison, demolished in 1902; Fleet Street, looking west, from Ludgate Circus (b / w photo)
5990596 Old Newgate Prison, demolished in 1902; Fleet Street, looking west, from Ludgate Circus (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Prisoners in Newgate Prison exercise yard (engraving)
614670 Prisoners in Newgate Prison exercise yard (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisoners in Newgate Prison exercise yard, by Gustave Dore)

Prisoners consulting room at Newgate (engraving)
614607 Prisoners consulting room at Newgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prisoners consulting room, at Newgate Prison)

Newgate Prison, before its demolition (b / w photo)
2795082 Newgate Prison, before its demolition (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, before its demolition)

Symptons of the finish of some sorts of life in London - Tom, Jerry and Logic in the Press Yard at Newgate Prison
558939 Symptons of the finish of some sorts of life in London - Tom, Jerry and Logic in the Press Yard at Newgate Prison (coloured engraving) by English School

Newgate Prison (litho)
6024930 Newgate Prison (litho) by Luker, William (1820-92); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newgate Prison. Illustration for London City by W J Loftie, illustrated by W Luker Jr (Leadenhall Press)

The devastations occasioned by the rioters of London firing the new gaol of Newgate (engraving)
820103 The devastations occasioned by the rioters of London firing the new gaol of Newgate (engraving) by Hamilton, William (1751-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Newgate Prison (b / w photo)
3628496 Newgate Prison (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newgate Prison)

Sketches in Newgate, the Burying-Ground (engraving)
1105249 Sketches in Newgate, the Burying-Ground (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Newgate, the Burying-Ground)

Back premises of the Keepers Compartment in Newgate Prison. In the second story died the poet Richard Savage (engraving)
558915 Back premises of the Keepers Compartment in Newgate Prison. In the second story died the poet Richard Savage (engraving) by English School

The No Popery Rioters burning Newgate Prison (engraving)
655409 The No Popery Rioters burning Newgate Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The No Popery Rioters burning Newgate Prison)

Newgate Prison, about to be demolished (engraving)
1595920 Newgate Prison, about to be demolished (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, about to be demolished)

Sketches in Newgate, Visiting Day (engraving)
1105212 Sketches in Newgate, Visiting Day (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Newgate, Visiting Day)

Sketches in Newgate, the Collection of Casts (engraving)
1105190 Sketches in Newgate, the Collection of Casts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Newgate, the Collection of Casts)

General view of the Old Bailey (engraving)
614692 General view of the Old Bailey (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the Old Bailey, Newgate, in the City of London)

Sketches in Newgate (engraving)
614665 Sketches in Newgate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in Newgate: visiting day)

Newgate Prison: The "Graveyard, "looking towards, the Door leading to the Old Bailey (b / w photo)
3092044 Newgate Prison: The " Graveyard, " looking towards, the Door leading to the Old Bailey (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Cell in Newgate Prison (b / w photo)
3092043 A Cell in Newgate Prison (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cell in Newgate Prison)

A Sketch in Newgate, the Garotters Reward (engraving)
1057739 A Sketch in Newgate, the Garotters Reward (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sketch in Newgate, the Garotters Reward)

Richard Johnson, Kim Novak, Lilli Palmer, Vittorio De Sica and Angela Lansbury on the set of The Amorous Adventures of Moll Flanders filming a scene set in Newgate Prison, at Shepperton Studios

A Scene from The Beggars Opera, 1728 / 1729. Creator: William Hogarth
A Scene from The Beggars Opera, 1728/1729

Scene from John Gays The Beggars Opera, 1728. Creator: William Hogarth
Scene from John Gays The Beggars Opera, 1728. The Beggars Opera is a ballad opera in three acts written in 1728 by John Gay with music arranged by Johann Christoph Pepusch

The Beggars Opera, Act III, July 1, 1790. Creator: William Blake
The Beggars Opera, Act III, July 1, 1790

The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790. Creator: William Blake
The Beggars Opera, Act III, 1790

Thomas Simmons, November 9, 1807. November 9, 1807. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Thomas Simmons, November 9, 1807

The Turnkey, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Turnkey, 1872. Jailer stainding between prison bars at at Newgate prison. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co

Newgate - Exercise Yard, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
Newgate-Exercise Yard, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

Howel, (c1664-1722), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Howel, (c1594-1666), 1830. Lawrence Howell (c1664-1722) British clergyman and author educated at Jesus College, Oxford. Schoolmaster ordained priest in 1712

Newgate, Inner Court, 18th century, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Newgate, Inner Court, 18th century, (1925). The notorious Newgate Prison in London. From " London in the Eighteenth Century", by Sir Walter Besant. [A. & C. Black, Ltd. London, 1925]

Jack Sheppards Escapes, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Jack Sheppards Escapes, (c1872). Series of diagrams illustrating the many daring escapes of celebrated thief Jack Sheppard (1702-1724), from Newgate Prison in London in 1724

The Chapel in Newgate, c1872. Creator: Unknown
The Chapel in Newgate, c1872. Service in the chapel of Newgate Prison in London. From Old and New London, Vol. II: A Narrative of Its History, Its People, and Its Places, by Walter Thornbury

The Condemned Cell in Newgate, c1872. Creator: Unknown
The Condemned Cell in Newgate, c1872. Cell for prisoners condemned to death, in Newgate Prison in London. In the upper part of each cell is a window, double grated, near 3 feet by 1½

Burning of Newgate, 1780, (c1872). Creator: Unknown
Burning of Newgate, 1780, (c1872). Newgate Prison in London was stormed by a mob during the Gordon riots in June 1780. The building was gutted by fire, and the walls were badly damaged

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"Unveiling the Dark History of Newgate Prison: A Glimpse into a Notorious Past" Step back in time with these captivating engravings and lithographs that depict the haunting reality of Newgate Prison. From "Sketches in Newgate" to "Mrs Brownrigg in the cell at Newgate Prison, London, " these images offer a chilling insight into one of England's most infamous correctional institutions. Immerse yourself in the harrowing scenes captured within these walls - witness Mrs Brownrigg confined within her cell, serving her sentence for unspeakable crimes. The engraving portrays her despair, reminding us of the harsh realities faced by prisoners during this era. As we explore further, we encounter glimpses of punishment and discipline inflicted upon inmates. The treadmill punishment stands as a grim reminder of the physical torment endured by those incarcerated within Newgate's unforgiving walls. Venturing deeper into Old Newgate, we are confronted with eerie sights such as the interior gallows and exercise ground reserved for condemned men. These haunting images transport us to an era where justice was swift and merciless. The burial ground dedicated to executed prisoners serves as a somber testament to lives lost within these confines, and is here that their final resting place lies, forever marking their connection to this notorious institution. Yet amidst all darkness, there were moments when hope flickered through prison bars. The visiting box offered solace for families yearning to connect with their incarcerated loved ones while providing a glimpse into life outside those foreboding gates. Today, only remnants remain as modern safes and strong rooms replace what was once an imposing structure synonymous with fear and despair. As new developments take shape on its grounds, it is essential not to forget the stories etched deep within its history - tales that remind us never to repeat past mistakes or allow injustice to prevail again. Newgate Prison may be gone physically but its legacy lives on, forever etched in the annals of criminal justice.