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'Pillory and Stocks of the Middle Ages', c1934. Artist: Unknown.

'Pillory and Stocks of the Middle Ages', c1934. Illustration showing medieval punishment. The accompanying text explains that 'ridicule was regarded as a great remedy against minor offences. Dishonest tradespeople were placed in the pillory with the offending goods round their necks'. From The Romance of the Nation, Volume One, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd., London, c1934].

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Title:

'Pillory and Stocks of the Middle Ages', c1934. Artist: Unknown.

Caption:

'Pillory and Stocks of the Middle Ages', c1934. Illustration showing medieval punishment. The accompanying text explains that 'ridicule was regarded as a great remedy against minor offences. Dishonest tradespeople were placed in the pillory with the offending goods round their necks'. From The Romance of the Nation, Volume One, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd., London, c1934]

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2706 x 3270 px | 25.3 MB

Print size:

22.9 x 27.7 cm | 9.0 x 10.9 in (300 dpi)

Keywords:

1930S • 20TH CENTURY • BLACK & WHITE • BLACK AND WHITE • BRITAIN • BRITISH • CENTURY • CHARLES RAY • CHARLES • CONCEPT • COUNTRY • CRUELTY • ENGLAND • ENGLISH • FISH: RAY • HISTORY • HUMILIATED • HUMILIATING • HUMILIATION • LOCATION • MEDIEVAL • MIDDLE AGES • MONOCHROMATIC • MONOCHROME • PICOTA • PILLORY • PUNISHMENT • RAY • RAY, FISH • RIDICULE • STOCKS • THIRTIES