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THE QUEENs BENCH PRISON: 1. Entrance Gateway to Governors House; 2. Courtyard and Governors House; 3. Entrance from Southwark Bridge road; 4. Front of Prison and Racquet Court; 5. One of the Rooms; 6. Chapel. 7. Corridor; 8. Room in which Lord George Gordon was imprisoned; 9. Poor Debtors side of Prison; 1880
Liszt Collection of nineteenth-century engravings and images to browse and enjoy
Media ID 12962679
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1880 1880 Engraving Arrest Bars Bench Bridge Building Cage Captivity Cell Chapel Confined Confinement Convict Corridor Court Courtyard Crime Criminal Delinquent Despair Detainee Domestic Entrance Felon Front Gateway George Gordon Home Imprison Imprisoned Imprisonment Indoor Indoors Inmate Inside Internal Intramural Iron Isolated Jail Justice Lawbreaker Living Lockup Lord Offender On The Inside Overpass Poor Prison Prisoner Property Punishment Residential Road Room Rooms Security Side Southwark Viaduct Villain Debtors Racquet
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This print from the Liszt Collection takes us back in time to the Queen's Bench Prison in 1880. The image showcases various aspects of this historic institution, providing a glimpse into the world of justice and punishment during that era. The photo is rich with details, offering a comprehensive view of the prison grounds. It starts with an imposing entrance gateway leading to the Governor's House, symbolizing authority and control. Moving further into the courtyard, we see glimpses of residential properties within the complex, highlighting how prisoners were confined not just physically but also socially. As we explore deeper into the prison through Southwark Bridge road entrance, we encounter different elements that define life behind bars - iron bars on windows and doors, isolated cells where despair lingers, and corridors echoing stories of confinement. One particular room stands out as it once held Lord George Gordon captive; a reminder that even those in positions of power can face imprisonment. The engraving also sheds light on another aspect of this prison - its division between debtors and criminals. The Poor Debtors' side portrays a stark contrast to their counterparts', emphasizing social inequality within these walls. Overall, this vintage print serves as an illustrative technique capturing Victorian architecture while immersing viewers in history. Its retro-styled aesthetic adds charm to its cultural significance as it transports us back to a time when justice was served within these formidable walls.
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