122 dead prisoners under Gloucester Prison
Some 122 dead prisoners are buried in unmarked graves under HMP Gloucester.
The figure has emerged just days after the last modern day prisoner left the prison, which is being shut down.
English Heritage experts say excavation work would need to be carried out before any redevelopment could take place.
The 222-year-old prison carried out executions for all sorts of crimes - from game theft to murder.
Business Cards From Only £10.95 Delivered www.myprint-247.co.uk
View detailsOur heavyweight cards have FREE UV silk coating, FREE next day delivery & VAT included. Choose from 1000's of pre-designed templates or upload your own artwork. Orders dispatched within 24hrs.
Terms: Visit our site for more products: Business Cards, Compliment Slips, Letterheads, Leaflets, Postcards, Posters & much more. All items are free next day delivery. www.myprint-247.co.uk
Contact: 01858 468192
Valid until: Friday, May 31 2013
They were once a public affair before becoming private, and then eventually abolished.
Now, in 2013, the prison has been closed and attentions are turning to the future of the site.
Swanky hotel chain Malmaison indicated they would be interested in turning the prison building into a plush hotel similar to the Oxford Jail, which they also run with £300-per-night rooms.
What should happen to the site? Share your views below.
3 Comments
by geraint2010
Friday, February 22 2013, 11:18AM
“Better using it to accommodate trolls who get their kicks bullying children while hiding behind the anonymity of their computers.”
by paulway1983
Friday, February 22 2013, 10:59AM
“whiteheat i love the comment could not stop laughing :)”
by Lecorche
Friday, February 22 2013, 10:57AM
“Why so, whiteheat?
They've not broken any laws and are supported by their local council.
I dont know about anyone else but comments like yours are beginning to psis me off!”
by whiteheat
Friday, February 22 2013, 10:01AM
“They could use it for Heather Frost and her brood”