Newgate, City of London
From the 12th century, the gate was used as a prison for debtors and felons. This, the notorious Newgate Prison, was later extended to the south on the site of the modern Central Criminal Court on Old Bailey. The gate was demolished in 1767
Picture No
13129789
Media ID
45376822
Size
4130px x 5315px
(5.1MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Source
Engraving
