Reading Gaol, Berkshire, England, c1850. Artist: Unknown

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Reading Gaol, Berkshire, England, c1850. The prison opened in 1844. Same plan as model prison at Pentonville, arranged in 4 wings joined by central Inspection Hall. Approx. 520 cells, each with hammock, stool, table, gas light, wash basin and WC. Lithograph.

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Size: 2355px × 4451px
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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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