Newgate, London, c1750. Artist: Anon

Newgate, London, c1750. Artist: Anon

1-238-070 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'The London rairey shows or who'll step into Ketch's Theatre', c1750; view of Newgate, London, with a menagerie on the right and a row of shops with signboards on the left; Jack Sheppard is imprisoned in the gate house, at the door of which, sits Jonathan Wild, besieged by a crowd of people seeking the return of their stolen property. Below the image is a set of verse.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Jonathan Wild: British:
  2. Jack Sheppard: British: Criminal, thief, famous escaper

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Law & Crime

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4897x3567
File Size : 51,175kb


Aliases

  1. 5061
  1. 0220001202
  1. 1-238-070
  1. 1202
  1. 1238070
  1. 5061
  1. A3

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