History and Romance of Crime. Chronicles of Newgate

Newgate Prison was a prison in London, at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey just inside the City of London. It was originally located at the site of Newgate, a gate in the Roman London Wall. The gate/prison was rebuilt in the 12th century, and demolished in 1904. The prison was extended and rebuilt many times, and remained in use for over 700 years, from 1188 to 1902.



The Gaol Fever

The Rebuilding of Newgate

Celebrated Crimes and Criminals

Newgate in the Nineteenth Century

Philanthropic Efforts

The Beginning of Prison Reform

Interesting Instances

Newgate Notorieties

Later Records

The Tower of London