Stable block, Stafford Prison

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Date:1984

Description:The ground floor of the administration block, built in 1794, was being renovated after being used for storage for many years.

Photograph taken by David Laker who recalls:

The admin block was originally part of the cell accommodation which also included the execution room. It was utilised as the photographic studio and was next door to the typing pool.


Timeline

The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.

1880s
Lewis Cooke and family, Stafford Gaol
Lewis Cooke and family, Stafford Gaol

Lewis Cooke, his wife Mary and their three children pictured at Stafford gaol. ...

1900s
Stafford Prison Gate-house
Stafford Prison Gate-house

The Gate-house stood on Gaol Road and contained the reception ward and a room for ...

1980s
Stafford Prison 'A' Wing
Stafford Prison 'A' Wing

Photograph of David Laker (right) and Officer P.E.I. John Pattinson (now deceased) ...