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Title: Finding a prison
Post by: misstinkerbell77 on Monday 13 July 15 16:31 BST (UK)

Hi, one of my ancestors was imprisoned for 2 months in 1845.  How can I find which prison he was sent to?

The details are:  Andrew Burt, b.1822, trial in Middlesex England August 1845 for assaulting a police officer. 

Any ideas please?!

Title: Re: Finding a prison
Post by: stanmapstone on Monday 13 July 15 17:15 BST (UK)

A report in the The Times Friday, Aug 22, 1845 states that he was sentenced to two months imprisonment and hard labour in the House of Correction. This could have been Coldbath Fields Prison, or Tothill Fields Bridewell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middlesex_House_of_Correction

Stan

Title: Re: Finding a prison
Post by: WestYorks on Monday 13 July 15 17:48 BST (UK)

Hello.

He is recorded on the HO77 records on the FindMyPast site. The source is given as the Newgate Prison Calendar.

(Along with Alexander Marney, he bashed 3 constables !!!)

Mick.

Title: Re: Finding a prison
Post by: misstinkerbell77 on Monday 13 July 15 18:32 BST (UK)

Wow! Thank you both so much! I really am so grateful that you took the time to search for me 😊 *heads off to investigate*

Title: Re: Finding a prison
Post by: stanmapstone on Monday 13 July 15 18:42 BST (UK)

Judges at the Old Bailey committed prisoners to two institutions more frequently than any others: Newgate Prison and the house of correction. https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/static/Punishment.jsp#imprisonment

Stan

Title: Re: Finding a prison
Post by: misstinkerbell77 on Monday 13 July 15 19:47 BST (UK)

Thank you stanmapstone, that is really interesting reading!  Much appreciated  :)