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Prison Records

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Andrew

Andrew Report 22 Jan 2008 21:37

Does anybody know if there are any records available about people who were jailed in York prison in the early 1900's?

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!)

Jill 2011 (aka Warrior Princess of Cilla!) Report 22 Jan 2008 21:53

They might be at the prison itself - depending on their archives. Or, they might be at the nearest Record Office. Someone living in the area might know the answer otherwise it's a quick phone call in the morning.

Good luck

Researching:
London: Faber, Haysey, Spicer ...

Chris in Sussex

Chris in Sussex Report 22 Jan 2008 21:54

Googling I can only find reference to the Castle Prison so....If it is the York Castle Prison then according to A2A the museum holds the records.

York Castle prison records [1670-1918] - ref. PR

York Castle Museum
Eye of York
York
YO1 9RY
England

Tel: 01904 653611

Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.york.gov.uk

Curator : Keith Matthews


Chris

Researching:
Avatar...My darling Dad. 1931-2019 'Take nothing on its looks, take everything on evidence. There is no better rule' Charles Dickens, Great Expectations. 'A brickwall is a problem that you haven't solved yet' Dave Annal http://media.nationalarchives.gov.uk/index.php/brick-walls-and-lost-ancestors/

Andrew

Andrew Report 23 Jan 2008 19:49

Hi jill

Thanks, i will look up the local records office.
Regards

Andrew.

Andrew

Andrew Report 23 Jan 2008 19:56

Hi Chris

I will chase this up.
I am looking up some body Imprisoned for very unusual circumstances, serving time in a civil prison for desertion from the army.

Thanks very much for your help.

Regards

Andrew