Portland Prison Dorset Convicts working in the stone quarries. The prisoners were given education classes in the evening. In 1883 from the 302 discharged only 2 left unable to read and write. 60 of the 302 having been illiterate when sentenced. Dated 1884.
Portland Prison Dorset Convicts working in the stone quarries. The prisoners were given education classes in the evening. In 1883 from the 302 discharged only 2 left unable to read and write. 60 of the 302 having been illiterate when sentenced. Dated 1884.
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