York Georgian Festival: Convict Women in York and Beyond
Explore the Georgian justice system and the reforms introduced at the start of the 19th century, which brought an end to the notorious ‘Bloody Code’ and ushered in a new era of criminal justice. This talk examines prison conditions, with a particular focus on women, and traces the journeys of female convicts transported to Australia.
Attendees will gain insight into their interactions with ship crews, the challenges of life on the other side of the world and the day to day realities aboard a prison ship.
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Explore the Georgian justice system and the reforms introduced at the start of the 19th century, which brought an end to the notorious ‘Bloody Code’ and ushered in a new era of criminal justice. This talk examines prison conditions, with a particular focus on women, and traces the journeys of female convicts transported to Australia.
Attendees will gain insight into their interactions with ship crews, the challenges of life on the other side of the world and the day to day realities aboard a prison ship.
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