Ruthin Gaol, Ruthin, Denbighshire, Wales
N 53° 06.818 W 003° 18.805
30U E 479021 N 5884956
Ruthin Gaol, Clwyd Street, Ruthin
Waymark Code: WM10P19
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/05/2019
Views: 2
Plaque text (also in Welsh):-
"Ruthin Gaol
Site of a house of correction from at least
1654, the oldest building now dates from
1775. A Pentonville-style block was
added in 1867. I ceased to be
a gaol in 1916"
From the Ruthin Gaol official website cited below:-
"Ruthin gaol is the only purpose-built Pentonville style prison open to the public as a heritage attraction. People can spend time exploring its nooks and crannies and learn about life in the Victorian prison system. See how the prisoners lived their daily lives: what they ate, how they worked, and the punishments they suffered. Explore the cells including the punishment, 'dark' and condemned cell. Find out about the Welsh Houdini and William Hughes who was the last man to be hanged there."
Blue Plaque managing agency: Ruthin Council
Individual Recognized: Ruthin Gaol
Physical Address:
Clwyd Street
Ruthin, Denbighshire Wales
LL15 1HP
Web Address: [Web Link]
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