Holloway Prison Collection

General view of Holloway Prison (engraving)
614695 General view of Holloway Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of Holloway Prison)

The Ritualist Prosecutions, the Reverend T Pelham Dale in Holloway Prison (engraving)
1106973 The Ritualist Prosecutions, the Reverend T Pelham Dale in Holloway Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ritualist Prosecutions)

Holloway Prison, the Temporary Home of Dr Jameson and his Officers (engraving)
1605660 Holloway Prison, the Temporary Home of Dr Jameson and his Officers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holloway Prison)

The New City Prison, at Holloway (engraving)
1601546 The New City Prison, at Holloway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New City Prison, at Holloway)

Holloway Prison, Islington, London, 1852
View of Holloway Prison, Islington, London, 1852; with prisoners working in the foreground overseen by prison officers

Suffragette being force fed with the nasal tube in Holloway Prison, London, 1909. In response to their hunger strikes several suffragettes were subjected to being force fed

Hunger strikers waving to Christabel Pankhurst from their cells in Holloway Prison, London, 1909. The fourteen suffragettes went on hunger in protest at the governments refusal to treat them as

Tread-Wheel and Oakum-Shed at the City Prison, Holloway, London, 1862. Artist
Tread-Wheel and Oakum-Shed at the City Prison, Holloway, London, 1862. From The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison Life by Henry Mayhew (1812-1887) and John Binny, 1862

Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst, English suffragettes, in prison dress, 1908. Emmeline Pankhurst (1857-1918) and her daughter Christabel (1880-1958)

In the kitchen of Holloway Prison, London, c1901 (1901). Holloway Prison opened as a mixed-sex prison in 1852 but became female only in 1903. From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims

Exercise yard at Holloway Prison, London, c1901 (1901). Holloway Prison opened as a mixed-sex prison in 1852 but became female only in 1903. From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims

English suffragettes on being released from Holloway Prison, 1908
English suffragettes Edith New and Mary Leigh being carried triumphantly through London streets after being released from Holloway Prison, 22 August 1908

CHRISTABEL PANKHURST (1880-1958). English woman-suffrage advocate. Miss Pankhurst at Manchester, England, in January 1909 shortly after her release from Holloway Prison

Holloway Prison
The inner gate of Holloway 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

Suffragette Picket
circa 1908: Suffragettes picketing Holloway Prison, London, while Emmeline Pankhurst was imprisoned there. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Holloway Prison: A Historical Journey Behind the Bars Step into the intriguing world of Holloway Prison, a place that witnessed countless stories of triumph and despair. From its early days as a double hanging site in London to its role as a temporary home for renowned figures, this prison holds an undeniable historical significance. In vibrant color lithographs, "A Double Hanging in London" and "Two Sides of Holloway" capture the somber atmosphere surrounding capital punishment. These haunting images serve as reminders of the harsh realities faced within these walls. With an engraving titled "General View of Holloway Prison, " we catch a glimpse of the imposing structure that housed both ordinary criminals and notable individuals alike. Among them was Reverend T Pelham Dale, captured in another engraving entitled "The Ritualist Prosecutions. " His presence within these walls adds an unexpected twist to this infamous institution's narrative. Notable figures found themselves confined within Holloway's confines, such as Dr Jameson and his officers during their time there after failed endeavors. The engraving aptly named "Holloway Prison, the Temporary Home of Dr Jameson and his Officers" provides insight into their experience behind bars. As we delve deeper into history through engravings showcasing various prisons like Newgate Prison, Pentonville Prison, Milbank Prison, Westminster Bridewell, Whitecross Street Prison, Horsemonger Goal - all leading up to Holloway - it becomes evident that this establishment played a significant role in shaping London's penal system. The year 1852 marked an important milestone for Holloway with its transformation into New City Prison. This change brought about advancements aimed at improving conditions for inmates while maintaining security—a testament to society's evolving approach towards rehabilitation. However, it is perhaps during suffragette movements when Holloway gained international attention. In 1909 photographs depict harrowing scenes where brave women were forcibly fed through nasal tubes, highlighting the lengths they went to fight for their rights.