Fondo GB 0096 MS1126 - Newgate Prison - a history

1 volume

GB 0096 MS1126 c1910 Fonds 1 volume Unknown

The identity of the author was unknown when this finding aid was compiled

Passed to Senate House Library by Vive-Chancellor's office. Provenance unknown.

"A history of Newgate with an account of some notorious criminals", [1910]: manuscript volume, which includes press-cuttings on prisons policy and pamphlets by the Penal Reform League.

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Open for reseearch

May be photocopied subject to copyright restrictions
English

Fonds-level description

Newgate Prison was in use from 1188 until 1902. During the 19th century, prison reformers such as Elizabeth Fry increasingly became indignant at the conditions in which women and children were held. The prison was knocked down in 1902 and the Old Bailey court presently stands in its place.
Entry compiled by Richard Temple.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
2006-09-16, Richard Temple Administration of justice Newgate Prison Penal institutions Penal Reform League Penal sanctions Prisons

Passed to Senate House Library by Vive-Chancellor's office. Provenance unknown.

"A history of Newgate with an account of some notorious criminals", [1910]: manuscript volume, which includes press-cuttings on prisons policy and pamphlets by the Penal Reform League.

1 volume only

Open for reseearch

May be photocopied subject to copyright restrictions

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English

Fonds-level description

Newgate Prison was in use from 1188 until 1902. During the 19th century, prison reformers such as Elizabeth Fry increasingly became indignant at the conditions in which women and children were held. The prison was knocked down in 1902 and the Old Bailey court presently stands in its place.

Newgate Prison was in use from 1188 until 1902. During the 19th century, prison reformers such as Elizabeth Fry increasingly became indignant at the conditions in which women and children were held. The prison was knocked down in 1902 and the Old Bailey court presently stands in its place.

Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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