Prisons and Prisoners in Victorian Britain

Neil R Storey

Prisons and Prisoners in Victorian Britain
Format
Paperback
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Country
United Kingdom
Published
9 June 2010
Pages
224
ISBN
9780752452692

Prisons and Prisoners in Victorian Britain

Neil R Storey

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.

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