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Cell Interior, Portland Prison, Dorset
The interior and meagre contents of a cell at Portland Prison, Dorset. The inmates bedding is rolled up on the left. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area
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1840s 1848 Barred Bars Bedding Cell Contents Convicts Crime Dorset Employed Gaol Hard Jail L Aw Labour Meagre Portland Prison Punishment Quarries Quarry Rolled Shelf Shelves
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: The Spartan Cell Interior of Portland Prison, Dorset, England, 1840s This evocative photograph captures the stark and unforgiving interior of a cell at Portland Prison in Dorset, England, dating back to the 1840s. The prison, which opened in 1848, was initially designed as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area. The cell's meagre contents serve as a poignant reminder of the harsh living conditions endured by those who were incarcerated during that era. The cell's walls, adorned with peeling paint and worn-down plaster, exude an air of desolation and isolation. A single, barred window, high up on the wall, offers a sliver of natural light, while the iron-barred door adds to the oppressive atmosphere. The inmate's bedding, rolled up neatly on the left, appears worn and threadbare, a testament to the long hours of hard labour that the prisoners were subjected to. Shelves, barely visible against the worn-down wall, provide the only semblance of storage space. The cell's contents are sparse, with a few personal items scattered haphazardly on the shelves. The presence of a small wooden stool and a metal bucket hints at the mundane daily routine of the inmates. The photograph transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the punitive and labour-focused nature of the Victorian prison system. The cell's interior, with its stark simplicity and lack of comfort, serves as a stark reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who were sentenced to serve time in such institutions. The image, with its historical significance and evocative atmosphere, is an essential addition to any collection of social history or prison-themed photography.
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