Photos
The J Ward Tower
Photos by Darren West
During April and May 2006, J Ward presented an exhibition by Darren West. His photos give a chilling taste of Victoria's most secretive institution. We are proud to display selected images on the website.
Proudly sponsored by:
Full moon over J Ward
Underground kitchen facade
Dentist's chair
West wing
Underground bathroom
Cell 12
Governor's Residence
Cell block, lower level
Bookcase
Restraints
Copyright © Darren West 2005
Other Photos
Bill Wallace - probably the longest time spent in J Ward, 64 years
Cell bed - some patients slept on the floor with untearable rugs
Corridor - 'Home' for over 140 years
Looking down the corridor
Front bars - Not a bad view from this side
The J Ward front yard
Vegie Gate - the patients grew their own vegetables for many years
Henry Morgan - the last man hung at Ararat County Gaol
The front of J Ward
Museum - Displays and reading material
Oven - bread was baked on the premises
Ship - One of the famous J WARD ships painted in 1860s
Stairs
Urinal - in the days before sewerage a corner in the yard served
Yard seat - try and smash this one up