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Interior of the old house, 1844. Creator: Unknown
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Interior of the old house, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the old house, 1844. Building in Clerkenwell, London. The mode in which this house is internally disposed denotes it to have long been " a den of thieves" ; and up to the last Middlesex sessions it was tenanted by persons of dishonest and abandoned habits. It has all the conveniences of a hiding-place, with concealed means of escape - in dark closets, sliding panels, and secret recesses, and by as many trap doors as in the stage of a theatre. By passing down one of these traps, the pursued could elude the vigilance of the police, by getting through a window and crossing the Fleet Ditch over a plank which was kept at hand, and afterwards drawn into the opposite house. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol V
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This photo print, titled "Interior of the old house, 1844" takes us back in time to a hidden den of thieves nestled in Clerkenwell, London. The anonymous creator skillfully captures the eerie atmosphere that once permeated this notorious dwelling. The image reveals a meticulously arranged interior that speaks volumes about its sordid past. Every corner of this house seems designed with criminal intent; it is evident that it had long been occupied by individuals of dishonest and abandoned habits. Dark closets, sliding panels, secret recesses, and trap doors reminiscent of a theater stage all contribute to the clandestine nature of this hideout. One can only imagine the daring escapes orchestrated within these walls. The pursued would descend through one of these traps to outwit the vigilant police force before slipping out through a window and crossing Fleet Ditch on a conveniently placed plank - an ingenious method indeed. Originally featured in the "Illustrated London News" from 1844, this engraving offers us an intriguing glimpse into Victorian-era England's underbelly. It serves as a testament to both the ingenuity and audacity displayed by those who sought refuge within such covert spaces. Preserved for posterity by Heritage Images' meticulous archiving efforts, this photograph print transports viewers back two centuries ago when secrets were whispered behind closed doors and danger lurked around every corner.
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