Downham: Stocks

Downham: Stocks
Downham: Stocks
Downham: Stocks
iBase ID
269579
Reference identifier
ECL20140107029
Title
Downham: Stocks
Place
Downham
General notes
The use of stocks as a form of punishment dates back to biblical times and were also popular among civil authorities from mediaeval to early modern times, the last recorded use of stocks in the United Kingdom was in 1872. The stocks depicted are incomplete in that they are missing the boards through which the offender's hands and feet would be locked. Punishments were carried out in all weathers and offenders would receive only bread and water and suffer the abuse of the public. The stocks were certainly in use in1803 when Jonathan Read was paid 1s 6d for repairs to the stocks.
Medium
Glass slide, positive
Colour
Monochrome
Original image size
5.16 x 7.24
Year of image
c1900
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Locator
Box B 9/6
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