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Millbank Prison: down, main corridor, 1885 (b / w photo)
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Millbank Prison: down, main corridor, 1885 (b / w photo)
1786916 Millbank Prison: down, main corridor, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: View down main corridor
City of Westminster, Metropolitan Borough of; City of Westminster, London Borough of); eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23709976
© London Metropolitan Archives / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph takes us back in time to the year 1885, inside the infamous Millbank Prison. The image captures a view down the main corridor of this imposing institution, revealing a hauntingly desolate atmosphere. The photographer, an English artist from the 19th century whose identity remains unknown, skillfully conveys a sense of isolation and confinement through their lens. The dim lighting casts long shadows along the cold stone walls, emphasizing the oppressive nature of this Victorian-era prison. Millbank Prison was located in the City of Westminster, Metropolitan Borough of London. It served as a place for punishment and rehabilitation for criminals during its operation. This print is now preserved at the London Metropolitan Archives, offering us a glimpse into history's dark underbelly. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we cannot help but ponder on society's relationship with prisons throughout history. The image serves as a reminder that behind these thick walls lie stories untold - tales of despair and redemption that echo through generations. Bridgeman Images has brought forth this remarkable piece from Fine Art Finder to remind us not only of our past but also to provoke contemplation about our present-day criminal justice system. Let it serve as an invitation to reflect on how far we have come since those days while acknowledging how much further we still need to go in creating more humane institutions for those who have lost their way.
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