Photos of the old Devizes Prison

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Devizes Prison - County House of Corrections from an old postcard ca 1905

Devizes Prison... Devizes Prison - County House of Corrections from an old postcard ca 1905

A model of the Prison by John Girvan of Devizes showing the polygonal shape

A model of the... A model of the Prison by John Girvan of Devizes showing the polygonal shape

A 1924 aerial photo of Devizes Prison. The demolishing of the prison had started. The central Governors block in the centre has gone - see next slide.

A 1924 aerial ... A 1924 aerial photo of Devizes Prison. The demolishing of the prison had started. The central Governors block in the centre has gone - see next slide.

The Governor's House and block.

The Governor&#... The Governor's House and block.

Old prison photo shows the proximity to the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Old prison pho... Old prison photo shows the proximity to the Kennet and Avon Canal.

Prison Officers ca 1890

Prison Officer... Prison Officers ca 1890

Prison punishment roster for 1879

Prison punishm... Prison punishment roster for 1879

Victorians believed in prisoners working. This treadmill at Devizes ground corn for the prisoners' bread and sold the excess for financing the Prison.

Victorians bel... Victorians believed in prisoners working. This treadmill at Devizes ground corn for the prisoners' bread and sold the excess for financing the Prison.

Edward Amor of Pewsey and John Goodman of All Cannings were convicted of theft and violent assault against Thomas Alexander of All Cannings. They were sentenced in Death in December 1823.

Edward Amor of... Edward Amor of Pewsey and John Goodman of All Cannings were convicted of theft and violent assault against Thomas Alexander of All Cannings. They were sentenced in Death in December 1823.

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