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Newgate Prison: The "Graveyard, "looking towards, the Door leading to the Old Bailey (b / w photo)
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Newgate Prison: The "Graveyard, "looking towards, the Door leading to the Old Bailey (b / w photo)
3092044 Newgate Prison: The " Graveyard, " looking towards, the Door leading to the Old Bailey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newgate Prison: The " Graveyard, " looking towards, the Door leading to the Old Bailey. Illustration for The Queens London (Cassell, 1896).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright
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Graveyard Leading Newgate Prison Old Bailey
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This photograph captures a haunting scene from the past - Newgate Prison's infamous "Graveyard" with its door leading to the Old Bailey. Taken by an English photographer in the 19th century, this print offers a glimpse into London's dark history. Newgate Prison was notorious for its harsh conditions and high mortality rate, earning it the nickname of "The Graveyard". The image shows rows of tombstones stretching towards a foreboding iron gate that leads to the Old Bailey, once home to England's central criminal court. This juxtaposition between death and justice creates an eerie atmosphere that lingers in every corner of this photograph. The composition is strikingly simple yet evocative. The monochromatic tones emphasize the somberness of the scene, while capturing intricate details such as weathered tombstones and rusted metalwork. It serves as a reminder of the lives lost within these prison walls and their connection to London's legal system. This particular print was featured in The Queens London publication in 1896, adding historical significance to its already captivating subject matter. Preserved in a private collection, it now allows us to reflect on Newgate Prison's grim legacy and contemplate how far our society has come since those dark days. As we gaze upon this powerful image, we are transported back in time - witnessing not only a physical space but also feeling echoes of despair and hopelessness that once permeated through Newgate Prison's graveyard.
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