Title
Splendid Jem', once a dashing hero in the Metropolis
Caption
'Splendid Jem', once a dashing hero in the Metropolis, recognised by Tom amongst the convicts in the Naval Dock Yard at Chatham". Illustration by Robert Cruikshank for Pierce Egan "Life in London", 1821. Aquatint. Prisoners housed in hulks (on River Medway in background) before dispersal to gaols or transportation, used as labour in naval dockyards. Jem, one of the shackled convicts carrying what looks like a sail, raising hat to Tom. Hulks (Tenders usually old naval vessels no longer seaworthy.
Date
1821
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07101_390005023
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,0Mb (3,3Mb) / 11,8in x 7,9in / 3543 x 2371 (300dpi)