New Book Explores Hidden History of Newcastle Prison
A new book, co-written by Dr Shane McCorristine of Newcastle University, reveals the forgotten history of Newcastle's once-notorious prison.
Published on the 100th anniversary of the prison's closure, Newcastle Prison: A History, 1828-1925 explores the hidden stories and rare images of the lives of those incarcerated and the staff who worked within its walls.
The book is a collaboration between Dr McCorristine and crime historians Dr Helen Rutherford, Dr Clare Sandford-Couch, and Dr Patrick Low, and is published by Tyne Bridge Publishing.
The authors will discuss their book at a free event at Newcastle City Library on November 22nd at 2:00pm, as part of the Books on Tyne 2025 festival.
Newcastle Prison, designed by acclaimed architect John Dobson, was once celebrated as a cutting-edge facility and opened its doors in 1828 to great fanfare.
Once celebrated as a cutting-edge facility designed by acclaimed architect John Dobson, Newcastle prison opened its doors in 1828 to much fanfare.
Author's summary: New book reveals Newcastle Prison's hidden history.
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