Brixton Prison Collection

Brixton Prison Cell
A single cell in the old part of Brixton Prison, London, circa 1862. At this time the prison housed female convicts, who were subjected to solitary confinement under the separate system operated at

Brixton purgatory, 1822. Prisoners Theodore Hook, William Cobbett, Henry Hunt and Thomas Wooler on the treadmill at Brixton Prison

An engraving depicting a treadmill at Brixton Prison. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich
5310735 An engraving depicting a treadmill at Brixton Prison. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1835); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A new form of collective protest (colour litho)
2808950 A new form of collective protest (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new form of collective protest)

Brixton Purgatory, 1822 (hand-coloured etching)
483058 Brixton Purgatory, 1822 (hand-coloured etching) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Shows the prisoners Theodore Hook, William Cobbett)

Female convicts at work (engraving)
614683 Female convicts at work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Female convicts at work, during the silent hour, in Brixton Prison)

The Discipline Mill at Brixton Prison, Lambeth, London, 1821
View of the discipline-mill, erected at the house of correction at Brixton, Lambeth, London, 1821. Brixton Prison was opened in 1820; the treadmill was installed the following year

Treadmill at Brixton prison, London, 1827. Artist: Rudolph Ackermann
Treadmill at Brixton prison, London, 1827. Introduced for prison discipline by William Cubitt of Ipswich. Print published by Ackermann, London, 1827. Hand-coloured engraving

Brixton Prison
Female prisoners in the exercise yard of Brixton Prison in London, circa 1850. From a photograph by Herbert Watkins. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Brixton Prison Cell
A single cell in one of the new wings of Brixton Prison, London, circa 1862. At this time the prison housed female convicts

Brixton Prison Wash-house
The wash-house at Brixton Prison in London, circa 1850. Published in The Criminal Prisons of London, a compilation of articles entitled The Great World of London by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862

Brixton Prison Ironing
Female prisoners at work in the ironing-room of Brixton Prison in London, circa 1850. Published in The Criminal Prisons of London

Brixton Treadmill
Prisoners on a treadmill at Brixton Prison, London, circa 1825. Brixton was one of the first prisons to introduce treadmills in 1821. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Convict Nursery
The convict nursery at Brixton Prison in London, circa 1850. Published in The Criminal Prisons of London, a compilation of articles entitled The Great World of London by Henry Mayhew, pub. 1862

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"Brixton Prison: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to Brixton Purgatory, 1822, where a new form of collective protest takes shape. Through a captivating colour litho, witness the resilience and determination of those confined within Brixton Prison Cell. Intriguingly captured in a hand-coloured etching titled "Brixton Purgatory, 1822, " this historic institution unveils its secrets. Female convicts at work are depicted in an engraving, showcasing their unwavering strength amidst adversity. Delve deeper into the daily life within these walls as you explore "The Discipline Mill at Brixton Prison, Lambeth, London, 1821. " Witness the grueling routine on the treadmill through Rudolph Ackermann's evocative artwork from 1827. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere with its stark cells and bustling wash-house. Marvel at prisoners diligently ironing their garments while contemplating their fate. Uncover stories untold as you step inside Brixton Treadmill – an emblematic symbol of punishment and reform during that era. Feel a mix of curiosity and trepidation as you imagine what it was like for those who walked its unforgiving steps. Brimming with history and tales yet to be fully unveiled, Brixton Prison stands as a testament to human resilience throughout centuries past. Explore its corridors and discover remnants of lives lived behind bars. As we reflect upon this historical landmark today, let us remember those who once called it home – individuals whose stories deserve recognition beyond mere captions or engravings.