Gevangenpoort 2014

Prison Gate. In the olden days a prison for the States of Holland. Cornelis de Witt was imprisoned here and when his brother Johan de Witt came to visit him, they were both taken out by an angry mob and lynched.

Prison Gate. In the olden days a prison for the States of Holland. Cornelis de Witt was imprisoned here and when his brother Johan de Witt came to visit him, they were both taken out by an angry mob and lynched.

For people to wear when they were put in the stocks or were pilloried. These signs say: "kidnapping of a girl below 16 years old" and "theft of their masters".

For people to wear when they were put in the stocks or were pilloried. This sign says: "counterfeiting money".