Reading Gaol, Berkshire, England. Opened 1844
Reading Gaol, Berkshire, England. Opened 1844 and on the same plan as model the prison at Pentonville, arranged in 4 wings joined by central Inspection Hall. Approximately 520 cells, each with hammock, stool, table, gas light, wash basin and WC. Lithograph. Oscar Wilde imprisoned here after his disgrace
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13903516
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48378682
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2380px x 4500px
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Credit
World History Archive / Mary Evans Picture Library
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World History Archive
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1844 Approximately Arranged Basin Berkshire Cells Convict Disgrace Gaol Hammock Imprisoned Inspection Joined Pentonville Stool Wash
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