The Brutal Prison Treadmill: Britain's "Hard Labor" Machine ⚙️

Описание: In 1818, engineer William Cubitt introduced the prison treadwheel—an “everlasting staircase” that forced inmates to climb for hours. Sometimes used to grind corn or pump water, it became the very definition of “hard labour.” Adopted across Britain and its colonies, the punishing machine lasted until reforms finally ended treadmills in 1902. A brutal chapter of history you’ve likely never heard of. #shorts

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