Title
Members of the House of Commons
Caption
Print shows several members of the House of Commons; including James Oglethorpe and Archibald Grant; gathered in a room at the Fleet Prison for an investigation of Thomas Bambridge; warden of the prison; for the brutal treatment of prisoners; one of whom is shown at centre wearing a punishment device; known as the collar; that fits around the neck and one or both hands; another device; known as the sheers; is held by Grant; and another device; known as the skull cap; is held by Oglethorpe and two other committee members. Bambridge was subsequently tried at the Old Bailey for the murder of a prisoner. . after William Hogarth; William; 1697-1764 ; artist
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP18A09_400
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (7,8Mb) / 17,6in x 13,2in / 5282 x 3970 (300dpi)