The oakum-shed, Clerkenwell Prison, London, 1874. Artist: Unknown
/2489117.jpg "The oakum-shed, Clerkenwell Prison, London, 1874. Artist: Unknown")
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The oakum-shed, Clerkenwell Prison, London, 1874. Oakum is a tarred fibre used in shipbuilding. It used to be made from old tarry ropes and its preparation was a common form of prison labour. A print from 'Sketches in the Clerkenwell House of Correction, The Illustrated London News, 17 January 1874.
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- 51 35 00 N , 000 05 00 W
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