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The branding of a prisoner with a hot iron on board a prison hulk in the early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934
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The branding of a prisoner with a hot iron on board a prison hulk in the early 19th century. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934
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1834 Agricultural Australia Captives Conditions Converted Convict Cruel Cruelty Dorset Floating Gaol Gaoler Iron Jail Labourers Mark Martyrs Penal Portsmouth Prison Punishment Sentenced Ship Terrible Tied Tolpuddle Trade Union Transportation Warship Branded Branding Hulk Jailer Nineteenth Secured
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This powerful print captures the harrowing reality of punishment in early 19th century Britain. The image depicts a prisoner being branded with a hot iron on board a prison hulk, a converted warship used to house convicts awaiting transportation to Australia. Published in 1934 as part of "The Martyrs of Tolpuddle" this illustration serves as a haunting reminder of the cruel conditions endured by those sentenced for their crimes. In this scene, we witness an English jailer securing the captive while another administers the branding mark. The prisoners are tied and helpless, surrounded by the unforgiving iron bars that confine them within this floating prison. Their fate is sealed as they await transportation to far-off Australia, where they will be subjected to arduous agricultural labor. The historical significance of this image cannot be overstated. It sheds light on the brutal penal system prevalent during that era and highlights the terrible cruelty inflicted upon individuals who found themselves at odds with society's laws. This archival photograph from Dorset's archive transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into one chapter of England's dark past. It is important to remember these martyrs and their struggle against injustice, particularly because they were members of the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers - pioneers in forming trade unions. Through images like these, we honor their memory and ensure that such atrocities are never repeated again.
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