Offers insights into the Victorian prison system and the experiences of those within it. Featuring stories of crime and misdeeds, this book covers: the food, divine service, and medical provision; the punishments inflicted on convicts such as hard labour, flogging, the treadwheel and shot drill; and, an overview of the penalty paid by prisoners.
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.
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.