Prisons and prisoners in Victorian Britain

by Storey, Neil R.

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Title Statements

Full title :Prisons and prisoners in Victorian Britain / Neil R. Storey.

Summary

"Prisons & 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, including 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 and documents, this volume will appeal to all those interested in crime and social history in Victorian Britain"--Back cover.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2010.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):History Press
Place of Publication:Stroud
Language:eng
Publication Date:2010.

The Physical Object

Description:223 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780752452692, 075245269X
oclc:ocn456175491
LC Classification:HV8648.G7
Dewey Decimal:365.94109034

Subjects

Great Britain History Prisoners Prisoners -- History -- 19th century. -… Prisoners -- Social conditions Prisoners -- Social conditions -- 19th … Prisonniers -- Conditions sociales -- 1… Prisonniers -- Histoire -- 19e siècle. … Prisons Prisons -- Histoire -- 19e siècle. -- G… Prisons -- History -- 19th century. -- …