"Ancient London": Flogging a Nonconformist in Cheapside, 1862. Creator: Unknown. "Ancient London": Flogging a Nonconformist in Cheapside, 1862. Creator: Unknown

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"Ancient London": Flogging a Nonconformist in Cheapside, 1862....a scene which the text of the book shows to have been not infrequent, and the illustration sufficiently speaks for itself'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862

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Book Illustration Cheapside City Of London England Corporal Punishment Cruel Cruelty Flogging Nonconformist Pillory Punishing Punishment Whipping Illustrated London News Whipping Post White And Black

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Ancient London: Flogging a Nonconformist in Cheapside, 1862" is an evocative and thought-provoking image that offers a glimpse into the past, specifically the 19th century of London, England. The scene depicted in the print is one of cruelty and punishment, with a man being flogged in the bustling Cheapside area of the city. The nonconformist, likely a religious dissenter, is held in a pillory, a wooden frame with holes for the head and hands, while a crowd of onlookers, both men and women, watch the spectacle unfold. A man in a top hat, possibly an officer or constable, administers the punishment with a whip. This image, created by an unknown artist, was originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1862. The accompanying text in the newspaper describes the scene as not uncommon in those times, and the illustration itself speaks volumes about the harsh realities of life in ancient London. The print, with its stark contrasts and intricate details, transports us back to a time when corporal punishment was a common form of retribution for those who dared to challenge the status quo. The image is a poignant reminder of the past, a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder of the progress we have made as a society. It is a powerful and evocative piece of art and literature that continues to captivate and inspire, long after the ink on the page has faded.

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