Stafford Prison Old Church, interior

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Date:1992

Description:Interior view of the temporary chapel, built in 1954 following the demolition of its predecessor. A new church was built in 1991(?)

The earlier chapel in the prison was built in 1852, during a period of alteration and expansion within the prison structure. This chapel was situated behind the women's gaol; a gallery at the southern end was designed to accommodate female inmates, so they could not be seen by the male prisoners. Next to the chapel was a burial ground for the internment of those executed. The chapel was demolished in 1952 due to subsidence.

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Image courtesy of: Mr D. Baddeley

Donor ref:DB15 (151/21299)

Source: Mr D. Baddeley

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