Prisoner for Blasphemy

Prisoner for Blasphemy is a memoir by George William Foote, a British secularist who was convicted of blasphemy in the late 19th century. The book recounts his trials and imprisonment in Holloway Gaol, highlighting his role as the founder of 'The Freethinker' magazine. Foote's case was the last notable blasphemy trial in England, and although he hoped for the abolition of blasphemy laws, this change did not occur until 2008, nearly a century after his death. The memoir serves as a significant historical document reflecting the struggles for free expression and secularism in Britain.