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A prisoner being lashed on board a prison hulk From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934
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A prisoner being lashed on board a prison hulk From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934
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1834 Agricultural Australia Captives Conditions Converted Convict Dorset Floating Gaol Gaoler Jail Labourers Martyrs Penal Portsmouth Prison Punishment Sentenced Ship Terrible Tied Tolpuddle Trade Union Transportation Warship Whip Cat O Nine Tails Flogged Flogging Hulk Jailer Lashed Lashing Nineteenth Secured Whipped
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This powerful print captures a haunting moment from history, depicting the brutal punishment inflicted upon a prisoner aboard a prison hulk. Published in 1934 as part of "The Martyrs of Tolpuddle" this illustration transports us back to 19th century England when transportation was used as a means of punishment for criminals. In this image, we witness the harrowing scene unfold on board the converted warship. The prisoner is tied and secured, helpless against his fate. With whip in hand, the jailer prepares to administer lashes with the dreaded cat o' nine tails – an instrument known for its excruciating pain. The conditions on these floating prisons were nothing short of terrible. Convicts sentenced to transportation endured grueling labor and harsh treatment during their journey to Australia. This particular prisoner's crime remains unknown, but his suffering is palpable through this archival photograph. The Martyrs of Tolpuddle refers to a group of agricultural laborers who formed a trade union called the Friendly Society of Agricultural Labourers in Dorset. Their fight for fair wages led them into conflict with landowners and ultimately resulted in their transportation as convicts. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, it serves as a stark reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty and our progress towards more humane forms of justice.
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