Harry Beard Print Collection
Song Sheet
ca. 1740 (published)
ca. 1740 (published)
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Music sheet with an illustration for Debtor's Welcome to Their Brother, ca.1740. Harry Beard Collection.
The words of the song refer to Fleet Prison in Central London. The prison, situated off Farringdon Street, was named after a river that flowed outside the prison walls. Originally built in 1197 it was destroyed three times: during the Peasants' Revolt (1381), the Great Fire of London (1666) and the Gordon Riots (1780). In the 1750s Fleet Prison was mainly used for debtors and bankrupts. It usually contained 300 prisoners and their families. Some inmates were forced to beg from their cells that overlooked the street, in order to pay for their keep. The prison is described by Charles Dickens in his novel The Pickwick Papers and features in William Hogarth's print series, The Rake's Progress. It was demolished in 1846.
The words of the song refer to Fleet Prison in Central London. The prison, situated off Farringdon Street, was named after a river that flowed outside the prison walls. Originally built in 1197 it was destroyed three times: during the Peasants' Revolt (1381), the Great Fire of London (1666) and the Gordon Riots (1780). In the 1750s Fleet Prison was mainly used for debtors and bankrupts. It usually contained 300 prisoners and their families. Some inmates were forced to beg from their cells that overlooked the street, in order to pay for their keep. The prison is described by Charles Dickens in his novel The Pickwick Papers and features in William Hogarth's print series, The Rake's Progress. It was demolished in 1846.
Object details
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| Title | Harry Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on paper |
| Brief description | Music sheet with an illustration for Debtor's Welcome to their Brother. Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Sheet of printed lyric with an illustration festuring Fleet Prison. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'FLEET PRISON circa 1740' |
| Literary reference | Debtor's Welcome to their Brothers |
| Summary | Music sheet with an illustration for Debtor's Welcome to Their Brother, ca.1740. Harry Beard Collection. The words of the song refer to Fleet Prison in Central London. The prison, situated off Farringdon Street, was named after a river that flowed outside the prison walls. Originally built in 1197 it was destroyed three times: during the Peasants' Revolt (1381), the Great Fire of London (1666) and the Gordon Riots (1780). In the 1750s Fleet Prison was mainly used for debtors and bankrupts. It usually contained 300 prisoners and their families. Some inmates were forced to beg from their cells that overlooked the street, in order to pay for their keep. The prison is described by Charles Dickens in his novel The Pickwick Papers and features in William Hogarth's print series, The Rake's Progress. It was demolished in 1846. |
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| Accession number | S.5472-2009 |
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| Record created | March 25, 2010 |
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