Social History — C 1800-1850
Badge
Newgate Prison was located on Newgate Street in the City of London. Prisoners ranged from debtors to felons. Newgate was notorious for the overcrowded and unhealthy conditions in which they were incarcerated. Public executions took place outside Newgate between 1783 and 1868 when concern over public order prompted the authorities to transfer hangings inside the prison walls. This badge features the arms of the City of London. It was attached to the dispatch bag that carried death warrants from the Home Office to Newgate.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 30.43/7
- Object name:
- badge
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- Production date:
- c 1800-1850
- Material:
- copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 40 mm, W 37 mm (badge only), L 100 mm, W 58 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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