They would be taken to a commercial photography studio, and their image taken to accompany the charge sheet.
This helped with repeat offenders who could now be recognised, as they often gave false names on susbequent arrests. If you see how old some of these women looked compared to their actual age, it is easy to see what a hard life they led. Edith Bird, aged just She was technically a child prostitute, as the age of consent had been raised to Agnes Halker, at the age of Vale Court was a notorious hangout for prostitutes.
The young women photographed were both working in the sex trade. She was just 29 when this was taken. So sad to imagine that was the only option for many women. Thanks, Pete. They should not be forgotten. Like Liked by 1 person. Like Like. I wonder if they arrested those who hired prostitutes, took mug shots, and put them in jail if this would change the industry?
Like Liked by 2 people. It was not a crime to be a customer, Cheryl. Even today, it is still not. Best wishes, Pete. Oh wow Pete. That is just so sad. It shows what hard times and not properly nourished can do too. A tragic waste of lives. They certainly do, Shaily. Uneducated, illiterate, and probably alcoholic too. Those poor women had little alternative to prostitution. This shows there is often no presumptive reason behind the law.
Warmest regards, Ed. Historical and present day examples of women and sometimes men driven by economic circumstances into prostitution are extremely sad. There, however, women and some men who make considerable incomes from working as escorts. Such individuals generally go under the radar as their activities take place in hotel rooms and in the homes of clients or their own premises.
