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"From Captivity to Freedom: A Glimpse into the World of Prisoners" A Kingston Norfolk Island view

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Punishment by the chain, 1813

Punishment by the chain, 1813
3479372 Punishment by the chain, 1813; (add.info.: Punishment by the chain: the chain was placed round the condemned man's neck)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: American prison life, 1850

American prison life, 1850
3479364 American prison life, 1850; (add.info.: American prison life: New York City house of correction, Blackwell's Island. The dining room.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Dartmoor Prison, 1884

Dartmoor Prison, 1884
3479363 Dartmoor Prison, 1884; (add.info.: Dartmoor Prison: Scenes of convict life. Printed 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Dartmoor Prison, 1884

Dartmoor Prison, 1884
3479362 Dartmoor Prison, 1884; (add.info.: Dartmoor Prison: Penal Servitude the middle panel shows prisoners in the tailoring shop making uniforms)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: The Fleet Prison, 1808

The Fleet Prison, 1808
3479361 The Fleet Prison, 1808; (add.info.: The Fleet Prison. Playing fives and shittles in the courtyard, circa 1808.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Newgate prison, 1881

Newgate prison, 1881
3479355 Newgate prison, 1881; (add.info.: Gate of Newgate prison. From Walter Thornbury old and new London. London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885

Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885
3479351 Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885; (add.info.: Convicts are shown seated making carpets in the prison at Peshawar, dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Pentonville prison, 1843

Pentonville prison, 1843
3479348 Pentonville prison, 1843; (add.info.: Model prison on the separate system - Pentonville. Dated September 1843.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Convicts working, 1884

Convicts working, 1884
3479345 Convicts working, 1884; (add.info.: Convicts working in the stone quarries Portland, Dorset. 31st May 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Representation in clay of the deportation of the Communards to the Island of Pines in New

Representation in clay of the deportation of the Communards to the Island of Pines in New Caledonia image nicknamed
LUX4710465 Representation in clay of the deportation of the Communards to the Island of Pines in New Caledonia image nicknamed the Atonement

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Warrior and Prisoner, Burma - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)

Warrior and Prisoner, Burma - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)
JAB4121282 Warrior and Prisoner, Burma - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779).; (add.info.: Warrior and Prisoner, Burma - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: The French method of mounting mug shots, 1850

The French method of mounting mug shots, 1850
3478428 The French method of mounting mug shots, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the French method of mounting mug shots of criminals. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Chinese Boxer prisoners captured during the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion, 1901 (b/w photo)

Chinese Boxer prisoners captured during the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion, 1901 (b/w photo)
3507831 Chinese Boxer prisoners captured during the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion, 1901 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Chinese Boxer prisoners captured and brought in by 6th U.S)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Dacian warrior with axe and a German captive. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von

Dacian warrior with axe and a German captive. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's "
FLO4703969 Dacian warrior with axe and a German captive. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III

Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III
JOC4401083 Cartoon of the politics of the Second Empire (Bonapartiste Regime) directed by Napoleon III (Charles Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, dit Louis-Napoleon Bonaparte, 1808-1873)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: The Captives of Asia (1663 - 1665). Sculpture by Francois Girardon (1628 - 1715)

The Captives of Asia (1663 - 1665). Sculpture by Francois Girardon (1628 - 1715)
ETI4397449 The Captives of Asia (1663 - 1665). Sculpture by Francois Girardon (1628 - 1715). Ceiling of the Galerie d'Apollon at the Musee du Louvre in Paris.; (add.info)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562
535850 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Second charge at the battle of Dreux, 19 December 1562)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Prisoner, Ptarmigan, Puppetshow, Pyramid, Ratchet-wheel, Rattlesnake, Restaurant, Rockaway

Prisoner, Ptarmigan, Puppetshow, Pyramid, Ratchet-wheel, Rattlesnake, Restaurant, Rockaway, Rolling-mill, Rolling-pin
8650103 Prisoner, Ptarmigan, Puppetshow, Pyramid, Ratchet-wheel, Rattlesnake, Restaurant, Rockaway, Rolling-mill, Rolling-pin, Rope-dancer, Rope-ladder (engraving) by German School

Background imagePrisoner Collection: I don't mind the seven years but - !?!?! (colour litho)

I don't mind the seven years but - !?!?! (colour litho)
8656669 I don't mind the seven years but - !?!?! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I don't mind the seven years but - !?!)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: William Bland, Australian politician (engraving)

William Bland, Australian politician (engraving)
8676906 William Bland, Australian politician (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Bland (1789-1868), English-born Australian surgeon and politician

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Final Destruction of Carthage by the Romans (litho)

Final Destruction of Carthage by the Romans (litho)
8660855 Final Destruction of Carthage by the Romans (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Final Destruction of Carthage by the Romans)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: The Narrow Escape of Heraclius from the Avars (litho)

The Narrow Escape of Heraclius from the Avars (litho)
8660713 The Narrow Escape of Heraclius from the Avars (litho) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Narrow Escape of Heraclius from the Avars)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: The Continence of Scipio (engraving)

The Continence of Scipio (engraving)
8664237 The Continence of Scipio (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Continence of Scipio Africanus)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Dorchester Camp: A Prisoner with his Pet Rabbit (b/w photo)

Dorchester Camp: A Prisoner with his Pet Rabbit (b/w photo)
8670193 Dorchester Camp: A Prisoner with his Pet Rabbit (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Prisoner with his Pet Rabbit. Dorchester Camp)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Alexandra Palace Camp: Some of the Models Built by the Prisoners (b/w photo)

Alexandra Palace Camp: Some of the Models Built by the Prisoners (b/w photo)
8670169 Alexandra Palace Camp: Some of the Models Built by the Prisoners (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Sketches at Holloway prison (litho)

Sketches at Holloway prison (litho)
8673266 Sketches at Holloway prison (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Holloway prison. Daily life in prison)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho)

Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho)
KW360472 Death of Socrates by drinking poison (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Socrates (c.469-399 BC), Classical Greek philosopher who drank poison instead of fleeing Athens

Background imagePrisoner Collection: John Smith saved from death by Pocahantas in 1607. John Smith (1580 - 1631)

John Smith saved from death by Pocahantas in 1607. John Smith (1580 - 1631) saved by Pocahontas (1595 - 1617)
NWI4900964 John Smith saved from death by Pocahantas in 1607. John Smith (1580 - 1631) saved by Pocahontas (1595 - 1617), Jamestown Colony, Virginia Colony

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Bivouac of the expedition of Hernando de Soto

Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Bivouac of the expedition of Hernando de Soto (1496-1542)
NWI4846978 Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Bivouac of the expedition of Hernando de Soto (1496-1542) conquistador and Spanish explorer in the forest of Florida, 1539

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Revolt of 1173-1174 of the sons of Henry II of England: ' William I of Scotland says the lion

Revolt of 1173-1174 of the sons of Henry II of England: " William I of Scotland says the lion captured at
ELD4875100 Revolt of 1173-1174 of the sons of Henry II of England: " William I of Scotland says the lion captured at the Battle of Alnwick in 1174

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Hundred years war: 'King John II the good (1319-1364) capture after the battle of Poitiers is

Hundred years war: "King John II the good (1319-1364) capture after the battle of Poitiers is served by Edward
ELD4872497 Hundred years war: "King John II the good (1319-1364) capture after the battle of Poitiers is served by Edward the Black Prince, paying tribute to his prisoner

Background imagePrisoner Collection: The graces to the bagne. The chains (irons) of the gracies are taken away

The graces to the bagne. The chains (irons) of the gracies are taken away
PCT4273076 The graces to the bagne. The chains (irons) of the gracies are taken away. Engraving by Eustache-Loray (Eustache Lorsay) 1845.; (add.info.: The graces to the bagne)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Roman Antiquite: The Imperator of Palmyra Septimia Bathzabbai Zenobie captured by Roman Emperor

Roman Antiquite: The Imperator of Palmyra Septimia Bathzabbai Zenobie captured by Roman Emperor Aurelien
ELD4961668 Roman Antiquite: The Imperator of Palmyra Septimia Bathzabbai Zenobie captured by Roman Emperor Aurelien, 272"

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Human sacrifice among the ancient Peruvians (Incas). Priests flay the flesh of a living prisoner

Human sacrifice among the ancient Peruvians (Incas). Priests flay the flesh of a living prisoner
FLO4621105 Human sacrifice among the ancient Peruvians (Incas). Priests flay the flesh of a living prisoner and distribute it to waiting men and women

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle

Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. Illustration published London 1884
537593 Prison discipline: Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. Illustration published London 1884

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Hundred Years War : 'The King of France John II the Good (1319-1364)

Hundred Years War : "The King of France John II the Good (1319-1364) is taken prisoner by the English during
AIS5346124 Hundred Years War : "The King of France John II the Good (1319-1364) is taken prisoner by the English during the battle of Poitiers on 19/09/1356"

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Charles Bailly 's cravings in the Tower of London

Charles Bailly 's cravings in the Tower of London
3789310 Charles Bailly 's cravings in the Tower of London by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles Bailly's (Baillie) carving in the Tower of London

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Captain John Smith a captive among the Indians. John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England

Captain John Smith a captive among the Indians. John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England
2603483 Captain John Smith a captive among the Indians. John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England. English soldier, explorer and author. From The History of Our Country, published 1899.

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Christopher Columbus before the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic)

Christopher Columbus before the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504)
NWI4846921 Christopher Columbus before the Queen of Spain Isabella 1st of Castile (known as the Catholic) (1451-1504) and King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1452-1516)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) released from his chains a woman suffering from mental illness at

Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) released from his chains a woman suffering from mental illness at the psychiatric hospital
NWI4952553 Philippe Pinel (1745-1826) released from his chains a woman suffering from mental illness at the psychiatric hospital of La Salpetriere, 1796

Background imagePrisoner Collection: French Revolution: ' Le poete Jean-Antoine Roucher (1745-1794) imprisoned with Andre-Marie Chenier

French Revolution: " Le poete Jean-Antoine Roucher (1745-1794) imprisoned with Andre-Marie Chenier
ELD4867230 French Revolution: " Le poete Jean-Antoine Roucher (1745-1794) imprisoned with Andre-Marie Chenier, et Hubert Robert a la prison Saint Lazare around 1793"

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Joan of Arc is taken prisoner on 23 May 1430 and is handed over to the English - Illustration de

Joan of Arc is taken prisoner on 23 May 1430 and is handed over to the English - Illustration de Lix gravee par
PCT4295125 Joan of Arc is taken prisoner on 23 May 1430 and is handed over to the English - Illustration de Lix gravee par Philippoteaux in "Histoire de Jeanne d'Arc" by Louis Moland

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah, taken prisoner and blinded by Phillistines

Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah, taken prisoner and blinded by Phillistines, 1866 (engraving)
535379 Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah, taken prisoner and blinded by Phillistines, 1866 (engraving); (add.info.: Samson, Israelite hero, betrayed by Delilah)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Marie-Madeleine (Marie Madeleine) de La Vieuville, Comtesse de Parabere (1693-1750)

Marie-Madeleine (Marie Madeleine) de La Vieuville, Comtesse de Parabere (1693-1750)
ELD4952294 Marie-Madeleine (Marie Madeleine) de La Vieuville, Comtesse de Parabere (1693-1750) Visiting Brigand Louis Dominique (Louis-Dominique) Cartridge (1693-1721) at prison in 1721

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Restoration: ' Emilie Louise de Beauharnais (1781-1855), Countess de Lavalette

Restoration: " Emilie Louise de Beauharnais (1781-1855), Countess de Lavalette
ELD4863207 Restoration: " Emilie Louise de Beauharnais (1781-1855), Countess de Lavalette, wife of Antoine de Lavalette (1765 - 1830)

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Persecution of Christian martyrs under the reign of Emperor Nero

Persecution of Christian martyrs under the reign of Emperor Nero: "A young Christian martyr led by pretorian gards
ELD4903162 Persecution of Christian martyrs under the reign of Emperor Nero: "A young Christian martyr led by pretorian gards in the arena where she will be delivered to the beasts under Nero

Background imagePrisoner Collection: The Arrest of Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) by Charles de Batz-Castelmore

The Arrest of Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) by Charles de Batz-Castelmore, Count d'Artagnan (1611-1673) a Nantes
ELD4941335 The Arrest of Nicolas Fouquet (1615-1680) by Charles de Batz-Castelmore, Count d'Artagnan (1611-1673) a Nantes

Background imagePrisoner Collection: Engraving from L'Histoire de France elementaire by Ernest Lavisse

Engraving from L'Histoire de France elementaire by Ernest Lavisse, Librairie Armand Colin 1922 - galeriens rowing
PCT4292944 Engraving from L'Histoire de France elementaire by Ernest Lavisse, Librairie Armand Colin 1922 - galeriens rowing



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"From Captivity to Freedom: A Glimpse into the World of Prisoners" A Kingston Norfolk Island view: Step back in time and witness the remnants of a restored British penal colony, now a world heritage listed area. "The Thief" - Antonio Maria Fabres y Costa's haunting painting captures the essence of imprisonment, reminding us of the consequences that follow our actions. Hannah Duston's Great Escape: Against all odds, she defied capture by Native Americans, showcasing the indomitable spirit within prisoners yearning for freedom. Daniel in the Lions Den (1872): Briton Riviere's masterpiece depicts a prisoner facing imminent danger with unwavering faith and courage as his only companions. Churchill's Captivity during Boer War: Even great leaders can find themselves imprisoned; this episode serves as a reminder that no one is immune to captivity's grasp. EMILY DAVISON - The Unyielding Suffragette: Her relentless pursuit for women's rights landed her behind bars but fueled an unstoppable movement towards equality. Christmas Dinner in Holloway - Suffragettes' Resilience Shines Through: Lawson Wood paints a poignant scene where suffragettes celebrate amidst their struggle for justice within prison walls. DORE LONDON 1872 - Newgate Exercise Yard: Gustave Dore offers us an insight into London's infamous prison yard, where inmates found solace amidst harsh conditions and confinement. The First Fleet Voyage to Australia: Explore the journey undertaken by convicts aboard these ships, marking the beginning of European settlement on Australian shores. Uno Henning in "A Cottage on Dartmoor": Anthony Asquith's film portrays life inside Dartmoor Prison, shedding light on both despair and hope within its stone walls. Guiltcross Union Workhouse – Witness Kenninghall's Workhouse.