George Barrington (1755-1804).

George Barrington (1755-1804). © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PU3065

Description: George Barrington (1755-1804) was a notorious criminal known as 'The Prince of Pickpockets'. He served several sentences on board the prison hulks at Woolwich before being transported to Australia, where he later became Superintendent of Convicts and High Constable in New South Wales.

Creator: Nuttall, Fisher & Dixon

Date: 1 February 1810