Wednesday, 31 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Penal servitude

Lord William Beauchamp Nevill anonymously written book on prison reform entitled 'Penal Servitude' the symbol on the front was his prison identifier :comprising his prisoner number (5y = 5 year sentence)
a single star to signify his first offence.

Thursday, 4 January 2018

Always double check everything!

A lesson well learned today. While carrying out so.e research on another historical topic came across this old photograph. I initially though it was an ideal example of a resource that helps illustrate how Birmingham has changed. Luckily I spotted the meerkat someone has photoshopped in  before I used it !!!