Samuel Sweet, convicted of stealing lead
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Samuel Sweet was convicted of stealing lead on 26 December 1872 and was given a sentence of two months hard labour.
Age (on discharge): 24
Height: 5’ 5”
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Grey
Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne
Status: Married
Occupation: Plumber
These photographs are of convicted criminals in Newcastle between 1871 - 1873.
Reference:TWAS: PR.NC/6/1/1108
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Age (on discharge): 24
Height: 5’ 5”
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Grey
Place of Birth: Newcastle upon Tyne
Status: Married
Occupation: Plumber
These photographs are of convicted criminals in Newcastle between 1871 - 1873.
Reference:TWAS: PR.NC/6/1/1108
(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email [email protected].
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Owner: Tyne & Wear Archives & MuseumsSource: Flickr Commons
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A.Davey
Plumber steals lead. Was he stealing from his building sites, I wonder.
Andy Millican
He looks like a young Richard Stilgoe :-) A very old looking 24 year old.
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected] Funnily enough that was our first reaction as well - tends to date us a bit!
Stallion2011
Yeah he looks extremely old for 24.. Must of had a hard paper rund.. Got snap thanks