Talk by local historian Jenny Collis on The Knutsford Prison

Back by popular demand, come and hear from local historian Jenny Collis, author of ‘Knutsford, Our Streets Through Time’ tell us all about the ‘correction house’ as it was officially known in Knutsford.  Come and learn about the people who were detained in Knutsford Prison, and some of the punishments meted out to them, find out about the escapees and the eight men who were hung there. Finally how the prison was re-purposed during World War I and when it finally closed and demolished.

Mince pies and tea and coffee beforehand.

 

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