Prisons and Prisoners In Victorian Britain provides an illustrated insight into the Victorian prison system and the experiences of those within it - on both sides of the bars. Featuring stories of crime and misdeeds, this fascinating book includes chapters on a typical day inside a Victorian prison - food, divine service, exercise and medical provision; the punishments inflicted on convicts - such as hard labour, flogging, the treadwheel and shot drill; and an overview of the ultimate penalty paid by prisoners - execution. Richly illustrated with a series of photographs, engravings, documents and letters, this volume is sure to appeal to all those interested in crime and social history in Victorian Britain.
| ISBN: | 9780752452692 |
| Publication date: | 9th June 2010 |
| Author: | Neil R Storey |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 223 pages |
| Genres: |
Penology and punishment Social and cultural history |
Prisons and Prisoners In Victorian Britain provides an illustrated insight into the Victorian prison system and the experiences of those within it - on both sides of the bars. Featuring stories of crime and misdeeds, this fascinating book includes chapters on a typical day inside a Victorian prison - food, divine service, exercise and medical provision; the punishments inflicted on convicts - such as hard labour, flogging, the treadwheel and shot drill; and an overview of the ultimate penalty paid by prisoners - execution. Richly illustrated with a series of photographs, engravings, documents and letters, this volume is sure to appeal to all those interested in crime and social history in Victorian Britain.
Prisons & Prisoners in Victorian Britain features in the following genres: Penology and punishment, Social and cultural history, History and Archaeology
Prisons & Prisoners in Victorian Britain is available in Paperback
Prisons & Prisoners in Victorian Britain was written by Neil R Storey and published by The History Press
Prisons & Prisoners in Victorian Britain has 223 pages
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