SOCIAL / CHARING X PILLORY

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SOCIAL / CHARING X PILLORY

A crowd gathers at the Pillory, Charing Cross Date: 1809

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1809 Charing Gathers Pillory

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This evocative image captures a lively and intriguing scene from the heart of 19th century London, as depicted in this print from Charing X Pillory by an unknown artist, available on Mary Evans Prints Online. The title of the print refers to the historic site of the Charing Cross Pillory, a notorious punishment site located at the intersection of Whitehall and Trafalgar Square. In this scene, a large crowd has gathered around the pillory, eagerly anticipating the public humiliation and shaming of an unidentified offender. Dressed in a ragged shirt and trousers, the man stands defiantly in the wooden stocks, his head held high, as he endures the jeers and taunts of the onlookers. The bustling streets of London in the background add to the sense of energy and excitement, with horse-drawn carriages and pedestrians going about their daily business. The print also offers a fascinating glimpse into the fashion and social norms of the time, with the well-dressed gentlemen and ladies in the crowd providing a stark contrast to the disheveled appearance of the man in the pillory. This print is a poignant reminder of the social and moral complexities of 19th century Britain, where public shaming and punishment were still common practices used to maintain order and discipline in society. It also serves as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion, as the crowd's fascination with the spectacle of public humiliation is juxtaposed with the man's unwavering dignity in the face of adversity.

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