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Jacqueline

Jacqueline Report 30 Jul 2003 20:43

can anyone tell me how to find out why my great great grandfather was a prisoner in Clerkenwell gaol in 1881? I have spent hours searching on the net but all dead ends Thanks Jackie

Marion

Marion Report 30 Jul 2003 21:28

Try this website. You can e-mail a query and they may point you in the right direction; http://www(.)cityoflondon(.)gov(.)uk/applications/family-research/index(.)htm

Unknown

Unknown Report 30 Jul 2003 21:29

I am interested in any replies as I have an interest in Strangeways Prison, Manchester. Also my grandfather was sent to an Industrial School from the age of 8 till he was 16 for theft. I would like to know more about that, too.

Catherine from Manchester

Catherine from Manchester Report 30 Jul 2003 21:30

Hi Not sure if it's worth trying the prison service or the records office on this I'm sure the records office though hold details of prisons. catherine

Marion

Marion Report 30 Jul 2003 21:53

Hazel, There's an interesting threaded letter on Strangeways if you scroll down to find it on http://archives(.)rootsweb(.)com/th/index/BRITISH-JEWRY/2003-01

Unknown

Unknown Report 30 Jul 2003 21:57

Thanks, Marion. Just tried "Page cannot be displayed" will try again tomorrow. Hazel

Maxine

Maxine Report 30 Jul 2003 22:01

Hi there Just as a point of interest Clerkenwell Gaol was featured in an episode of "Most Haunted" on UK living. Dis you see it? It really seemed like an awful place, and he was probably there for not very much at all. Regards Maxine

Julie

Julie Report 30 Jul 2003 22:33

Hi, To access the info that Marion has mentioned go to www(.)rootsweb(.)com and click on the link 'threaded archives'. Click on 'B' and scroll until you come to 'British Jewry' . Find 2003/01 and you will find the letter. I have already e-mailed the places suggested and will await any replies with interest. Julie

Unknown

Unknown Report 31 Jul 2003 12:59

Thanks Julie, I will give it a try. Hazel