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Entrance gate to Brixton Prison. The prison was first built in 1819 and enlarged in the 1850s to accommodate 700 women prisoners. It was soon used by the Government as a military prison, but returned to civilian use at the end of the 19th century.

Details
Collection:
Image type:	Photograph
Artist:
Ref:	07615
Identifier:	SP16/826/Bri.1
Date:	c.1900

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