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Whipping block and irons, Newgate Prison, London. Artist: Unknown

Whipping block and irons, Newgate Prison, London. Artist: Unknown

1-192-780 - © London Museum/Heritage-Images

Whipping block and irons, Newgate Prison, London. This is the set of irons worn by Jack Shepherd during his incarceration at the prison. Shepherd was a 18th century thief famous for numerous daring escapes from prison. He was eventually hanged at Tyburn in 1724.

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Jack Sheppard: British: Criminal, thief, famous escaper
Medium
  1. Photograph
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W
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Society & Culture Law & Crime

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3761x5018
File Size : 55,292kb

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  1. 5394
  1. 0330001568
  1. 1-192-780
  1. 1192780
  1. 1568
  1. 5394
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