Newgate

Newgate A strong gloomy building of granite, situated in the Old Bailey at the corner of Newgate Street. Built in 1770, was used as a prison, but of late years as a place of detention for untried prisoners and for those condemned to death. Executions used to take place here in public, but since 1868 inside the prison. The Old Bailey or Central Criminal Court adjoins Newgate Prison. The gaol itself is proposed to be taken down and a new court built.

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