Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Search - Newgate: London's Prototype of Hell

Newgate: London's Prototype of Hell
Newgate London's Prototype of Hell
Author: Stephen Halliday
There have been more prisons in London than in any other European city. Of these, Newgate was the largest, most notorious, and worst. Built during the 12th century, it became a legendary place?the inspiration of more poems, plays, and novels than any other building in London. It was a place of cruelty and wretchedness, at various times holding D...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780750938969
ISBN-10: 075093896X
Publication Date: 10/1/2008
Pages: 336
Edition: illustrated edition
Rating:
  ?

0 stars, based on 0 rating
Publisher: The History Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review


Genres: