Entrance to the Governor's House, Stafford Gaol,

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Date:1869 - 1871 (c.)

Description:When the gaol was built in 1793 it included a house for the governor, who was required by law to live within the prison grounds. The governor's quarters were built facing Gaol Road.

At the time of this photograph the prison governor was Major William Fulford, who was appointed in 1849 and served until his death in 1886.

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Donor ref:SAMS Acc. No., P82.54.2, img: 90 (8/652)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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