Side elevation showing the 'chapel, kitchen, offices &c' of 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. The earliest surving building is the Governor's house of c.1820.Lithograph by Day & Son.
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| Image type: | Lithograph |
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| Ref: | 07213 |
| Identifier: | LP16/826 |
| Date: | c.1875 |
#1850 - 1875 #ARCHITECTURE / BUILDINGS #BRIXTON HILL #LAW AND ORDER #Lithograph