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London's Oldest Prison: A History of Criminal JusticeGallery - London's Oldest Prison

Images telling the story of HMP Brixton and changing attitudes to crime and punishment.

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Calendar - official lists of the prisoners sent to Brixton.

Note some are children - the criminal age of responsibility was 8 years old.

  • Rules and Regulations of the Prison (circa 1824)
  • Original Plans for Brixton Prison - the plans incorporated the latest in prison design with an octagonal central building
  • Treadmill Plan - the original plans for the Brixton treadmill. When prisoners trod the boards, they ground flour for their bread
  • In 1822 an article about the Brixton treadmill appeared in the Gentleman’s magazine with this engraving, causing a sensation.
  • Treadmill Testimonies - the treadmill was popular with the public & prison authorities, but not with the prisoners.
  • Treadmill Testimonies from prisoners at Brixton complaining about the rigours of the treadmill.
  • Calendar - official lists of the prisoners sent to Brixton.
  • Calendar - official lists of the prisoners sent to Brixton.
  • Calendar - official lists of the prisoners sent to Brixton.
  • Calendar - official lists of the prisoners sent to Brixton.
  • Female Convicts: In 1853 Brixton was converted to a female convict prison.

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