London's historic central criminal court, it's on the site of notorious Newgate Prison
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Old Bailey - Wikipedia  The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly known as the Old Bailey from the street on which it stands, is a court in London and one of a number of buildings housing the Crown Court. Part of the present building stands on the site of the medieval Newgate gaol, ... Central Criminal Court and its jurisdiction extended beyond that of London...
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A history of London's Newgate prison  The Central Criminal Court Act of 1856 permitted prisoners from anywhere in the ... the condemned prisoners exited in the days of public hangings and the site of the ... in its several incarnations, Newgate was the principal prison for London and .... in a window overlooking the gallows at the hanging of a notorious criminal.
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Historical Background - History of The Old Bailey Courthouse ...  London's Central Criminal Court, 1673-1913 ... The initial location of the courthouse close to Newgate Prison allowed ... More generally, its position between the City of London and Westminster .... We welcome your feedback on this web site.
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Old Bailey history - Buildings we manage - City of London  Apr 4, 2012 ... The Old Bailey has been London's principal criminal court for centuries. Learn about its history and famous trials. ... is - the Central Criminal Court, universally known as the Old Bailey, the most famous ... in nearby rooms specially hired for the purpose or in Newgate, the 'notorious prison' ... Explore the site.
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Newgate Prison - Wikipedia  Newgate Prison was a prison in London, at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey just inside the City of London. It was originally located at the site of Newgate, a gate in the Roman London ... The number of prisoners in Newgate for specific types of crime often grew and fell, reflecting public anxieties of the time.
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Trafalgar Square - Secret London  Before then, this police box near Nelson's Column, connected by phone to ... They say if you stand in Trafalgar Square long enough, you will meet ... While you're waiting, you might like to look out for some of these oddities that many people miss. ... Charing Cross) below Trafalgar Square is a statue of King Charles I looking...
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Grisly Look at Prison Life of Yesteryear By PETER KERR - NYTimes ...  Mar 12, 1990 ... Mr. Baranyi, founder of the New Jersey Corrections Museum, describes ... state prison in Trenton, but for the fact that in disposing of the diggings, he backed up the toilets. ... On display on the seat of the chair lies a letter dated April 6, 1936, from ... by lethal injection, though so far no one has been executed.
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Highgate Cemetery: Interesting Thing of the Day  Jun 2, 2006 ... Off the beaten path in the city of London is a sprawling cemetery that looks ... Its residents include Karl Marx, Michael Faraday, and (according to some) a vampire. ... Both my visits to London have included a hike up Highgate Hill and then ... In 1954, when the popularity of burial at Highgate was at its peak,...
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Nightmare Camp: Andersonville Prison | Prison, Camps and Ps  History~Andersonville Prison~Confederate Prisoner-of-War Camp ... Andersonville National Historic Site - the most infamous Civil War Prison ... Although probably the most notorious, Andersonville was certainly not the only Civil War prison. .... the Andersonville National Cemetery and the National Prisoner of War Museum.
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Commentary - Pakistan Link  Besides Al Capone, many other famous criminals like George Machine ... Alcatraz, now a part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area is only ... The island was first used as a fort, then as a military prison, and finally as a federal penitentiary. ... called cells where once hardened prisoners were kept under high security.
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6 Famous Prisoners of the Tower of London - History Lists  Sep 11, 2012 ... list 6 famous prisoners tower of london Walter Raleigh One of ... While he was ostensibly a prisoner, Raleigh's high social standing ensured that he had comfortable ... Lady Jane Grey ... The new queen's reign would last only nine days. ... Grey was then beheaded on the Tower Green on February 12, 1554.
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Old Bailey - Wikipedia  The Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, commonly known as the Old Bailey from the ... on a road named Old Bailey which follows the line of the City of London's fortified wall (or bailey), ... In 1834, it was renamed as the Central Criminal Court and its jurisdiction extended beyond that of London and Middlesex to...
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Tired of London, Tired of Life: Watch a trial at the Old Bailey  Jan 15, 2009 ... The court's real name is the Central Criminal Court, but everyone knows it as the Old Bailey, and it takes it's nickname from the road on which it ... For more information visit the Court's page on the City of London Website here.
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1000+ images about Jack the Ripper on Pinterest | Mary jane kelly ...  See more about Mary jane kelly, Jack o'connell and Murders. ... This photo was taken at the crime scene, her home in Millers Court, near Commercial St in East London. ... I may send you the bloody knif that took it out if you only wate a while longer .... Jack the Ripper's hunting grounds -- the East End of London, 1888...
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Unit IV. Before reading the text concentrate on the following points  Dec 26, 2009 ... The Palace of Westminster, together with Victoria Tower and the ... The entrance is through the door located at the foot of Victoria Tower and next to the Royal Arch. ... The famous Clock Tower houses Big Ben  the clock named after ... Scotland Yard is the headquarters of the Metropolitan Police in London.
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The Doge's Palace, Venice - Walks of Italy  The Doge's Palace, Venice, is one of the city's main attractions and among its most ... and all of its watery territories, It was the courts, the legislative center, and the jail. ... rooms and passages today is a trip through the history of the old empire. .... In order to connect the prison to the interrogation rooms, he needed a bridge...
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Crime and Justice - Punishments at the Old Bailey - Central Criminal ...  Felonies defined by common law were originally punishable by hanging. ..... Penal servitude was a term of imprisonment at hard labour first introduced by the...
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Greenwich Village - Wikipedia  Greenwich Village, often referred to by locals as simply "the Village", is a neighborhood on the ... "Greenwich Village, New York" redirects here. .... Since the prison was north of New York City, being sentenced to Newgate became ... river", an expression which carried over when it was replaced by the new Sing Sing Prison in...
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Central Criminal Court - Buildings we manage - City of London  May 28, 2012 ... Central Criminal Court universally known as the Old Bailey, this is probably ... Behind its dignified faade the Old Bailey is a centre of intense...