At the end of the 17th century, it was decided to build a new prison inside the bailey of York Castle and work commenced on a new County Gaol which opened in 1705, having taken four years to build. This building became known as the Debtor’s prison and was described by Daniel Defoe as, “the most stately and complete prison of … Read more
20th century hangings were carried out in the following prisons : England & Wales Prison Total hanged Last execution Prison Total hanged Last execution London – Newgate 9 06/05/02 Knutsford 4 19/03/12 London – Pentonville 105 (plus 7 PoW’s6 spies & 2 traitors) 06/07/61 Lancaster 1 15/11/10 London – Wandsworth 106 (plus 10 spies & 2 traitors) 08/09/61 Leicester 8 17/11/53 … Read more
In the 18th century every county had a place of execution, normally at or near the county (Assize) town and often just outside the town on the west side. In some cases there were two places of execution in a county (see below). It is not always possible to be specific on the exact whereabouts … Read more
