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  2. Newgate Prison - Wikipedia

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    Newgate Prison was a prison at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey, just inside the City of London, England, originally at the site of Newgate, a gate in the Roman London Wall. Built in the 12th century and demolished in 1904, the prison was extended and rebuilt many times, and remained in use for over 700 years, from 1188 to 1902.

  3. List of demolished buildings and structures in London

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    On London Wall. First hall dates from 1429; demolished 1876 after damaged by fire. Second hall destroyed by bombs in 1941. [3] Chesterfield House: 1747–1752: 1937: Mayfair: Built for Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield (1694–1773) by Isaac Ware. Christ's Hospital: 17th–19th century: 1902: Newgate Street

  4. Old Bailey - Wikipedia

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    An extension, South Block, was constructed in 1972, over the former site of Newgate Prison which had been demolished in 1904. The Crown Court sitting in the Old Bailey hears major criminal cases from within Greater London. In exceptional cases, trials may be referred to the Old Bailey from other parts of England and Wales.

  5. Category:Newgate Prison - Wikipedia

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    Articles relating to Newgate Prison (1188-1902) and its history. Pages in category "Newgate Prison" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.

  6. Category:Defunct prisons in London - Wikipedia

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  7. Millbank Prison - Wikipedia

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    Millbank Prison or Millbank Penitentiary [1] was a prison in Millbank, Westminster, London, originally constructed as the National Penitentiary, and which for part of its history served as a holding facility for convicted prisoners before they were transported to Australia. It was opened in 1816 and closed in 1890.

  8. Category:Prisons in London - Wikipedia

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  9. Giltspur Street Compter - Wikipedia

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    The Giltspur Street Compter was a compter or small prison, designed by English architect and surveyor George Dance the Younger, mainly used to hold debtors. [1] It was in Giltspur Street, Smithfield, close to Newgate, in the City of London, between 1791 and 1853. [2] The compter was adjacent to Christ's Hospital Boys' School (1553-1902).