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Leamington Lock-Up House

Overview

Location   [a distant part of town]  Leamington Spa

County   Warwickshire

Year Opened   unknown

Year Closed   unknown

Century of Operation   1800-1899

Further information can be found at
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Description

  • 'There are two places containing lock up cells in this town; one is under the Town Hall, and the other in a distant part of town ... At the other police staion there are two cells, of an inferior description, not in good condition, not so well suited for the purpose, and comparatively seldom employed.'
    Inspectors of Prisons of Great Britain III. Southern and Western District, Fifth Report (Parl. Papers, 1840, XXV.721), p.127

Sources

  • Inspectors of Prisons of Great Britain III. Southern and Western District, Fifth Report (Parl. Papers, 1840, XXV.721), p.127