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OLD PRISON RECORDS - WAKEFIELD?

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Chezza

Chezza Report 8 May 2005 02:15

Does anyone know if there are any old prison records ( and dare I hope photos ) for Wakefied prison inmates circa 1881 and if so where I can find them online? I would be eternally grateful for any help

Chezza

Chezza Report 8 May 2005 02:38

Thanks Jenny. Will try them tomorrow, I dont think I can stay awake much longer, either. Was just about to say does nobody ever go to bed on this site!

Christine in Herts

Christine in Herts Report 8 May 2005 08:44

It might be worth looking here: http://www.documentsonline.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ I believe there are some photos of prisoners from Victorian days. Christine

Dianne

Dianne Report 8 May 2005 11:18

Hi Chezza I needed to find someone from Durham Jail. I phoned the prison and they gave me the phone number of the prison archives, somewhere down south. Unfortunately as it was some years ago, I don't have the phone number any more. Try phoning Wakefield Jail and they should be able to give you it. Good Luck Dianne

Chezza

Chezza Report 11 May 2005 12:33

Thanks everyone for your tips. Wiil try them all. Particularly interested in possibility of photos. Chezza

Unknown

Unknown Report 11 May 2005 12:45

hi Chezza, I could alway go and knock on the door of the prison for you lol She (in Wakefield)

Chezza

Chezza Report 11 May 2005 17:40

Oi Alan this is my query! - only joking

Chezza

Chezza Report 11 May 2005 21:29

Good idea Alan. I live in Dorset so even further away. Now all we need is some kind person. I am looking for info on George Lenanton who was shown as being in Wakefield Prison on 1881 census.