Photos of prisoners

[Annie65115]

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! 

[Vicki Morley]

That sounds interesting, I think one of mine may have spent time in Leicester prison.  I'll have to check and find out.

[a-l]

Hi what is the name of the cd please ? I would like to send for one. Kind regards from Sue.

[Annie65115]

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.

[a-l]

Thankyou very much indeed Annie it sounds very interesting.

[Vicki Morley]

Does the CD have to be bought or is there one at the Record Office you can view? 

[Annie65115]

I'm pretty sure it's for purchase only.