Considerations on the original and proper objects of the royal hospital of bridewell. Addressed to the governors.
London.
Printed at the Philanthropic Reform...for R. Bickerstaff, 1798.
First edition.
8vo.
[2], 58pp. With a half-title (misbound after title page). Modern navy wrappers. Lightly browned.
The sole edition of a survey of the progress of the Bridewell Royal Hospital. In 1553, Edward VI gifted Bridewell Palace to the City of London for the housing of homeless children and punishment of the disorderly poor. Bridewell, governed jointly with Bethlem Hospital, was the first house of correction in England.
The pamphlet, no doubt under the influence of the prison reform movement, emphasises the comparatively fortunate conditions of young apprentices, though tactfully pays little heed to the notorious living standards of prisoners.
Outside of British collections, ESTC locates copies at six libraries: Harvard (3), LoC, NLM, and NYHS.
The pamphlet, no doubt under the influence of the prison reform movement, emphasises the comparatively fortunate conditions of young apprentices, though tactfully pays little heed to the notorious living standards of prisoners.
Outside of British collections, ESTC locates copies at six libraries: Harvard (3), LoC, NLM, and NYHS.
ESTC T31524.
£ 375.00
Antiquates Ref: 28065
