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Giltspur Street Compter
Engraving depicting the Giltspur Street Compter in 1840. It was a compter or small prison, designed by English architect and surveyor George Dance the Younger, mainly used to hold debtors. It was situated in Giltspur Street, Smithfield, close to Newgate, in the City of London, between 1791 and 1853. Date: 1840
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© Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
1791 1840 1853 Architect Close Debtors Depicting Hold Newgate Prison Situated Smithfield Surveyor Younger Compter Designed
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 7.6cm x 5.6cm (3" x 2.2")
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This enchanting engraving, dated 1840, transports us back in time to the heart of London's historic Smithfield area, where the Giltspur Street Compter once stood. Designed by the accomplished English architect and surveyor, George Dance the Younger, this compact and imposing building served as a small prison, primarily used to detain debtors. Its strategic location, nestled between Newgate and the bustling streets of Smithfield, made it an integral part of the city's criminal justice system during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The intricate details of the engraving reveal the architectural elegance of the Compter, with its grand arched windows, intricate stonework, and ornate iron gates. The engraving also offers a glimpse into the daily life of the time, with figures of guards and prisoners milling about the entrance, while a horse-drawn carriage passes by in the background. The Giltspur Street Compter operated from 1791 until 1853, providing a vital service to the community during a time when debtors' prisons were common. The building's name, "Compter," is derived from the Old French word "compte," meaning "account," reflecting the financial nature of the offenses that led many individuals to be incarcerated there. This evocative engraving offers a unique window into the past, allowing us to appreciate the historical significance of the Giltspur Street Compter and the role it played in London's rich and complex criminal justice system.
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