'A few of the men were reading, and never raised their eyes'
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: prisoners at Coldbath Fields Print: Book
Sundays at Coldbath Fields Prison, only half the prisoners can attend chapel at one time:
'Those who are left behind are not, however, allowed to remain without religious instruction. Three men in each yard have been appointed by the chaplain to read aloud to their fellow prisoners, and each relieves the other every half hour. The book for Sunday's reading is issued by the chaplain. It is of a purely religious character, and is usually "The Penny Sunday Reader", containing short sermons. Tracts are also distributed in the different yards, so that those who prefer reading to themselves, instead of listening to what is being read aloud, may do so.'
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: prisoners at Coldbath Fields Print: Book
Sundays at Coldbath Fields Prison, only half the prisoners can attend chapel at one time:
'Those who are left behind are not, however, allowed to remain without religious instruction. Three men in each yard have been appointed by the chaplain to read aloud to their fellow prisoners, and each relieves the other every half hour. The book for Sunday's reading is issued by the chaplain. It is of a purely religious character, and is usually "The Penny Sunday Reader", containing short sermons. Tracts are also distributed in the different yards, so that those who prefer reading to themselves, instead of listening to what is being read aloud, may do so.'
Century: 1850-1899 Reader/Listener/Group: prisoners at Coldbath Fields Print: Book
