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Title: Photos of prisoners
Post by: Annie65115 on Saturday 10 January 15 16:46 GMT (UK)
I am over the moon today because I went to the record office and viewed a huge book of photos of prisoners from the late Victorian years, and found some pics of a couple of the bad lads in my tree  :). In another prison record book I found a detailed physical description of one of my lot too.

The records office sells a CD with the indexes to prison records, which is how i found the pics.

Being able to see these photos has really made my day!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Photos of prisoners
Post by: Vicki Morley on Tuesday 17 February 15 13:27 GMT (UK)
That sounds interesting, I think one of mine may have spent time in Leicester prison.  I'll have to check and find out.
Title: Re: Photos of prisoners
Post by: a-l on Sunday 02 August 15 19:37 BST (UK)
Hi what is the name of the cd please ? I would like to send for one. Kind regards from Sue.
Title: Re: Photos of prisoners
Post by: Annie65115 on Sunday 02 August 15 20:17 BST (UK)
It's listed here, close to the bottom of the page - CD4

http://www.leics.gov.uk/index/leisure_tourism/local_history/recordoffice/recordoffice_resources/record_office_publications.htm

bear in mind that there are no photos on the disc; but there are details of prison sentences etc in the stated time period, and whether a photo exists and you then need to get to the archives office to see  the photos.
Title: Re: Photos of prisoners
Post by: a-l on Sunday 02 August 15 20:21 BST (UK)
Thankyou very much indeed Annie it sounds very interesting.
Title: Re: Photos of prisoners
Post by: Vicki Morley on Wednesday 05 August 15 14:33 BST (UK)
Does the CD have to be bought or is there one at the Record Office you can view? 
Title: Re: Photos of prisoners
Post by: Annie65115 on Wednesday 05 August 15 22:13 BST (UK)
I'm pretty sure it's for purchase only.