Interior View of the Women's Prison, Stafford Gaol

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Date:1869 - 1871 (c.)

Description:The corridor of the women's prison, built in 1852. Three floors high, with rows of cells on either side, the central opening was designed to allow close supervision. This area is now (2026) D wing and is identifiable by having smaller cell doors.

Additional information kindly provided by Andy Reeves.

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Donor ref:SAMS Acc. No., P82.54.20, img: 108 (8/670)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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