1932 FIRES AT DARTMOOR PRISON (UK) - On Sunday January 24th 1932, one of the worst outbrakes of violent mutiny in a British jail broke out between prisoners & warders . Some prisoners fought on the side of the warders. Since it was built in 1809 it has served as a prisoner of war establishment, a centre for prisoners , a place for conscientious objectors, a “home” for borstal boys and now a criminal penitentiary dedicated to the rehabilitation of offenders. The riot was allegedly caused by poor rations, particularly porridge which was described as "water with a few oats floating in it."

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