Gaol Collection

A prison guard on patrol in B wing of Britains top security prison Parkhurst on the Isle of Wight November 1984

H. M. Prison, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
A view of Peterhead Prison and the North Sea beyond, Aberdeenshire. The prison opened in 1888 and was Scotlands only convict prison

Pentonville Prison, Islington, North London
An aerial view of Pentonville Prison in Islington, North London. The prison was opened in 1842 as the new Model Prison, on the separate system

Wandsworth Prison, south west London
A galleried wing of Wandsworth Prison in south west London. Two warders inspect the cells

Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison, 1821
Irish gentleman in Croftons whisky and beer bar in Dublin prison, 1821. Bankrupt Brian Boru with his friends in the taproom drinking with criminals and debtors. The Tap in Sheriffs Prison

Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. It was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

State Penitentiary at Stateville, Joliet, Illinois, USA
Interior view of a cell block at the Illinois State Penitentiary at Stateville, near Joliet, Illinois, USA. The prison was designed using the panopticon principle promoted by Jeremy Bentham

Officers at Shepton Mallet Prison, Somerset
Three uniformed prison officers stand in front of Shepton Mallet Prison, Somerset. The prison was originally established as a House of Correction in 1625

Dartmoor Prison, Princetown, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe

General view of Exeter Prison, Devon
A general view of Exeter Prison in Devon. Railway lines in the foreground carry a variety of rolling stock including both goods wagons and passenger carriages

Interior of the Prison Chapel at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
Interior of the prison chapel at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall. The prison dates from 1779

Cell Block Interior, Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
The interior of a cell block at Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire. Cells line the open galleries which have a safety net strung across to prevent inmates falling

Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire
A general view of Wakefield Prison, West Yorkshire, originally built as a House of Correction in 1594

Winson Green Prison, Birmingham
The castle-like entrance to Winson Green Prison, Birmingham, built in 1849 as a local gaol for adult male offenders

Lincoln Castle 28994_045
Lincoln Castle, Assize Courts and former Governors house and prison, Lincolnshire, 2018

USA, California, San Francisco - Alcatraz Island, former maximum high-security federal prison, San Francisco Bay - aerial

Old hollow boab tree, once used as aboriginal prison, outside Derby, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

The Great Train Robbery- train robber leaps to freedom
Page from The Illustrated London News, reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. Ronnie Biggs and other prisoners leaps to freedom over Wandsworth Gaol wall

The Great Train Robbery- commando raid frees train robber
Front page of The Illustrated London News reporting on the latest episode in the Great Train Robbery saga. As Ronald Biggs clambers with there other prisoners over Wandsworth Gaol wall

Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London
A general view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison in West London. The prison was opened as a convict prison in 1883 then used as a local prison from 1890

John Bunyan imprisoned
During his imprisonment Bunyan wrote the " Pilgrims Progress". John Bunyan, English Christian writer and preacher

Main gateway, Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
The imposing main gateway at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall. The prison dates from 1779

Corridor and cell doors, Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall
The main corridor and cell doors at Bodmin Gaol, Cornwall

Visitors wait outside Kilmainham Jail, Dublin
Visitors, including members of the Ladies Land League, wait outside Kilmainham Jail, where many of the Irish Land League leaders, including Charles Stewart Parnell, were being held

Robben Island Prison, Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa, Africa

Antonia de Cordova in prison
Antonia de Cordova in chains in a prison dungeon

Elmira, NY State, USA - State Reformatory (now the Elmira Correctional Facility). Date: 1908

Cork City Gaol, Cork, County Cork, Ireland

Mamertine Prison, Rome, Italy

Princetown Prison Dartmoor Victorian period

Stafford Gaol Road Corner early 1900s

Cushendall, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland - The red sandstone Curfew Tower built by Francis Turnly who made a fortune with the East India Company in China

Celebration of Mandela's release
A young black woman raises a bottle of champagne in the air in front of a large image of Nelson Mandela as the whole crowd celebrates his release after twenty-seven years in prison

JOHN COLLINGTON: Ne-er-do-well & wife beater, poacher, hiring hitmen & getting others to menace his neighbours. Buried 6 of his dead children in the orchard to save money! Date: 1696/7 - 1750

SMITH O'BRIEN TO GAOL
William Smith O'Brien is conveyed back to prison after trial; his death sentence was commuted to transportation for life. 1848

Andersonville Prison (litho)
KW353640 Andersonville Prison (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: officially known as Camp Sumter)

The Solitary Prisoner. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens travelogue American Notes for General
1000796 The Solitary Prisoner. Illustration by Harry Furniss for the Charles Dickens travelogue American Notes for General Circulation, from The Testimonial Edition, published 1910

Fleet Prison, London, 1600s
3784960 Fleet Prison, London, 1600s; (add.info.: Fleet Prison, London, 1600s. Built 1197, burnt down in 1666 and subsequently rebuilt. Demolished 1846)

The Political Prisoners, 1931 (collage)
ALG158881 The Political Prisoners, 1931 (collage) by Fuhrmann, Paul (1893-1952); Museum fur Deutsche Geschichte, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: artist imprisoned for anti-militaristic views;)

Newgate Prison, London, 1900
3784434 Newgate Prison, London, 1900; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, London, 1900. Corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey. Possible beginnings in 12th century)

Fagin in the Condemned Cell. " He sat down on a stone bench opposite the door
1000821 Fagin in the Condemned Cell. " He sat down on a stone bench opposite the door, which served for a seat and bedstead, and casting his bloodshot eyes upon the grond

Newgate Prison, London, 1900
3787098 Newgate Prison, London, 1900; (add.info.: Newgate Prison, London, 1900. Corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey. Possible beginnings in 12th century)

Dinizulu, Undabuko and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, leaving the Goal at Eshowe... 1890. Creator: Unknown
Dinizulu, Undabuko and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, leaving the Goal at Eshowe, Zululand; En Route for St. Helena, 1890

DDE-90026560
Karitane Coastline, Otago, South Island, New Zealand Date: 02/07/2010

Possibly: The famed stockade, Yakima, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima. The famed stockade. Used as jail for striking farm workers in 1933. See general caption number 33]

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"Exploring the World of Gaols: From Historic Prisons to Notorious Penitentiaries" H. M. Prison, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire: A glimpse into Scotland's oldest prison, standing as a testament to its dark past. Wandsworth Prison, south west London: Witness the imposing walls that have contained countless individuals within their confines throughout history. Pentonville Prison, Islington, North London: Delve into the architectural marvel that once aimed at reforming prisoners through solitary confinement. Aerial view of Wormwood Scrubs Prison, West London: Behold the sprawling complex that has housed notorious criminals and witnessed dramatic escapes over the years. Dartmoor Prison, Princetown, Devon, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Discover this remote penitentiary nestled amidst breathtaking moorland landscapes while pondering its role in British penal history. State Penitentiary at Stateville, Joliet Illinois USA: Step inside one of America's most infamous correctional facilities known for its strict regime and haunting stories. General view of Exeter Prison in Devon: Uncover tales from behind these formidable walls where justice was served and lives were transformed or forever altered. Officers at Shepton Mallet Prison in Somerset: Gain insight into the daily challenges faced by those tasked with maintaining order within this historic institution. Interior of the Prison Chapel at Bodmin Gaol in Cornwall: Explore a place where faith intertwined with incarceration offering solace and redemption to troubled souls. Irish gentleman in a whisky bar in Dublin prison 1821 : Immerse yourself in an intriguing moment frozen in time when conviviality found refuge even within prison walls. US California San Francisco - Alcatraz Island former maximum high-security federal prison : Marvel at Alcatraz's iconic silhouette rising from treacherous waters, a symbol of defiance and the ultimate prison escape challenge.