Cops

The First-Ever Mugshots 1859-1876

These vintage portraits of British criminals were taken at the Bedford Prison more than 150 years ago.

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George Bennett who wore slicked back hair and curled moustache, had many poaching convictions and assaulted a police constable.

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Nothing is known about this gentlemen who is clearly very unhappy about this new "mugshot" idea.

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Elizabeth Evans, 36, was sentenced for 3 years for stealing.

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4.

George Henry Charles Perry, 32, was arrested for pretending to be a priest to con people.

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Samuel Oliver, 46, was sentenced to 21 days for begging. Records show that he was "ruddy" faced, had imperfect speech and a bad leg after a stroke.

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William Flint, 29, was also arrested for begging and was described as having boil marks and ginger eyebrows.

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Joseph Hoorwood, 27, was sentenced to 7 years for stealing 3 spades.

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James Knapton, 22, was sentenced to 5 years for setting a stack of oats on fire.

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Henry Johnson, 18, sentenced to 2 years for stealing a purse.

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10.

William Rose, 18, was arrested for stealing a coat, pants and three handkerchiefs. Records show that he had a bullet wound on the back of his neck.

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Henry James Green aka James Middleton, 23, sentenced to 4 years for stealing.

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William Moorhead, 22, was accused of stealing 8 stockings 10 and a calico shirt.

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John Jackson, 20, was sentenced 10 year for assault.

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14.

William Jones was sentenced to 7 years in prison for stealing.

15.

Jane Green aka Elizabeth Locker, 20, was sentenced for 4 years for stealing what was described as a married stocking weaver with a "very long face".

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Catherine May, 26, was sentenced to 3 years for stealing a purse. She died 5 months into her prison term.

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17.

John Robinson, was sentenced for stealing.

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Thomas Jenkins, 39, was arrested for refusing to give evidence in a case.

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William Doyle, 17, was sentenced to 6 years in prison for setting a stack of wheat on fire. He was described as not being able to read or write, and having a pale complexion.

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20.

Joseph Blagdon, was arrested for begging. Records state that he had burn marks on his right arm, forehead and nose.

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William Dazley, 27, charged with stealing. He was an Ironmonger's assistant, who was described as having sandy hair, a brown birth mark on his left shoulder and a scar on his upper foot.

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Daniel Burke aka John Watson from Whitechapel was sent to prison February 4th, 1861.

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Bedford Prison circa 1850s

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