The Institutional History Society

Exploring the history of institutions and their inmates. Curated by @NoneofYours23, @buffhistory1 & Freya

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@tolhousemuseum When you have those up, let us know and we'll retweet them too, the Tollhouse is amazingly interesting.

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@DannyBuckUEA @tolhousemuseum That would be incredible actually, thank you.

We've not had a chance to fully explore GY as much as we'd like so, learning from others in a joy. Would you mind if I DM you our contact info?

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The Tollhouse in Great Yarmouth, home to merchants, witches, and Pirates. Bombed, rebuilt and supposedly haunted. Have a look at the history here!

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Galvanism was used in the treatment of everything from acne to mania, for a battery of ailments there was a “battery” to cure. To find out more about the use of this tool, head down to the exhibition at @Thelightbox, or our website. https://t.co/QoXI688hDG

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From next Tuesday until the new year, we’re at @TheLightbox showcasing our research on the insane inmates of Woking invalid prison convict. if you’re in Woking, and want to learn more, head on down!

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Our pick this week has a spooky past! Find out more about the supernatural haunts and some interesting legal history over on our profile for Beverley Borough Gaol! https://t.co/Nhzlqyu1ik

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Head over to the website for our recent profile on Alnwick House of Correction! Founded in 1807, it was one of several public buildings commissioned by the Duke of Northumberland and housed some very interesting inmates! https://t.co/ZhayPaduJU

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Get to know your Dolly Mops from your Chive Fencers with our handy guide to Victorian slang, and hear the voices of the Victorian underworld! Head over to the website to find out more. https://t.co/c2urnZibJ4

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As well as convicts, we want to shed light on the lives of Victorian Prison staff. Head over to the website for our timeline of the life of Captain John Sandham Warren, first Governor of Woking Male Invalid Convict Prison over on the website https://t.co/UbNhEQM8bK

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As the weather warms, why not seek history outdoors in Brookwood Cemetery, home to the unmarked graves of numerous Woking convicts. Find out more on our website https://t.co/lRSLIbbOC2

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This week we’re looking at tolbooths and lockups, used by local governments for dealing with criminals in the community. You can find more details on our Facebook and Instagram pages, or over on the website https://t.co/YAqKQh110N

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We are two years old! For this week's pick we are going back to the prison that started it all, Woking Male Invalid Convict Prison, home to the chronically ill of the criminal class. https://t.co/L6cxExtBkz

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New research alert! Head over to the website for a profile on Clerkenwell Prison, a site of 'The Clerkenwell Outrage' and an example of innovative Victorian prison architecture. https://t.co/ksxt51OLvN

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This week we've picked out a story which sadly rings too true today, that of the convicted domestic abuser Alexander Moir. Head over to the website to read more https://t.co/wk3y1b1EOS

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We have a new blog post! Many thanks to Richard Woods, whom we interviewed to gain some insights into the modern penal system. https://t.co/1SJAcqmGXn

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Head over to the website to discover our profile for Petworth Jail. Known for its extensive use of isolation we’ve included some chilling photographs of graffiti from the solitary confinement walls. https://t.co/ID2zUjYNLE

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The dark side of respectable Victorian society is revealed in this week's pick. Head over to the website for the fraudulent case of William Strahan, The Bent Banker
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Prevalent in Victorian literature, the debtor’s prison in fact traces its roots back to the medieval period. Find out more on the website. https://t.co/gi16XcdjcA

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Are you interested in medical history and anthropology? We’ve got a timeline on 19th Century medicine, plus an interview and book review with the incredible Michelle Higgs and Sue Black https://t.co/3KacooH5ZS;
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