The Pillory. Four men being punished in the pillory jeered at by a crowd. By this date among crimes punishable by pillory were embezzlement of state property, perjury and swindling. Aquatint from WH Pyne Costume of England London 1805

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The Pillory. Four men being punished in the pillory jeered at by a crowd. By this date among crimes punishable by pillory were embezzlement of state property, perjury and swindling. Aquatint from WH Pyne Costume of England London 1805

531373 The Pillory. Four men being punished in the pillory jeered at by a crowd. By this date among crimes punishable by pillory were embezzlement of state property, perjury and swindling. Aquatint from WH Pyne Costume of England London 1805.; Universal History Archive/UIG

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© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

1805 Aquatint C (european Economic Community) C (european Union) Crimes Date Justice Perjury Pillory Property Punished State

EDITORS COMMENTS
The Pillory was a form of public punishment in England during the 18th and 19th centuries, where individuals convicted of crimes such as embezzlement, perjury, and swindling were subjected to ridicule and humiliation by being locked in a wooden frame with holes for their head and hands. In this striking aquatint print from WH Pyne's "Costume of England" published in London in 1805, we see four men enduring the shame of the pillory as they are jeered at by a crowd. The scene captures the harsh realities of justice during this time period, where public humiliation was seen as a deterrent for criminal behavior. The onlookers revel in the spectacle, pointing fingers and hurling insults at the men who have been deemed guilty of their crimes. This image serves as a reminder of how far our justice system has come since then, with more humane methods now used to punish offenders. It also highlights the importance of fair trials and due process in ensuring that individuals are not wrongly subjected to such cruel forms of punishment. As we gaze upon this historical depiction of the pillory, let us reflect on how far society has progressed in terms of justice and human rights, while also acknowledging the dark chapters from our past that have shaped our present-day legal system.

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