Gloucester Prison

[franpow]

My Grandfather Richard Haggett b.1893 Newport Mon d Sept 1948. Was put in Gloucester Prison  when he was about 18yrs. I have no idea why, so I would love to find out the reason. Can anyone suggest how I go about this?
Thank you for any input

[JJen]

Hi,

There is a newspaper article on Find My Past regarding a Richard Haggett (18) and Walter Taylor (18), both youths from Hardwicke Reformatory, who were charged with burglary at Mr Parsons house January 10th.

25 February 1911 - Gloucestershire Chronicle - Gloucester, Gloucestershire

Have not got full access, perhaps someone can fill in the gaps 

Hardwicke Reformatory was about 4 miles south-west of Gloucester.

JJ

[franpow]

Naughty Boys. Its wonderful reading about the past like this. Thank you very much

[Victor Harvey]

Hi,
The record of his time in Gloucester Prison is held at Gloucestershire Archives.
Website: www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/archives
Victor

[Dave Jones]

Young Richard was also sent to prison for six weeks in 1909 when he was 16, for absconding from the Reformatory for a third time.

[franpow]

Thank you for your wonderful help. Sadly I can be very dull when researching especially "The Archives" albeit I've tried, it just doesn't work for me.  Again thank you for your amazing input

[Victor Harvey]

Hi franpow,
I shall be in Gloucestershire Archives after the Easter break and am prepared to do a lookup at the Gloucester Prison records to see what I can find if you wish?
Victor

[franpow]

Victor, I cant thank you enough. Yes Please I would be so grateful to you. If it should cost anything you must let me know I shall reimburse you in full.

[Victor Harvey]

Hi,
I plan to visit the Archives on Tuesday, 7th April and will transcribe what I can find. There will be no charge. Will get back to you then.
Victor