These images provided by Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums show those who were convicted of crimes in Newcastle, England between 1871-1873.
Margaret Cosh was convicted of stealing a coat, she had no previous convictions and served 2 months with hard labour.
Catherine Cain King was convicted of stealing a pocket watch, she had previously served 7 days for drunken conduct, on this occasion she served 3 months with hard labour.
John Mullen was convicted of stealing a watch and served 4 months with hard labour. This was his longest consecutive sentence having previously served time on 9 separate occasions totaling 3 months.
Isabella Hindmarch was convicted of stealing money, she had no previous convictions and served 1 month with hard labour.
John Park was convicted of stealing a violin, he had no previous convictions and served 1 month with hard labour.
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