Newgate London

DESCRIPTION: This image depicts a historical view of Newgate Prison in London, a notorious jail that stood for over 700 years.  Location & Use: Located at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey, it served as a city gate and a prison from 1188 to 1902.  Reconstruction: The structure shown was rebuilt by Richard Whittington in the 15th century.  Demolition: The gate was finally demolished in 1777, with the prison itself replaced by a new building in 1902, itself removed to make way for the Old Bailey.  Conditions: It was known for squalid conditions, disease, and as the site of public executions before 1868. STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 16 x 25.75 CREATORS: Whimper PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: DATE: C19 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Newsprint PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.