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Offline philrmoon

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prison in glamorgan
« on: Saturday 18 August 18 16:38 BST (UK) »
Hi

Does anyone know what prisons were in and around Neath, Bridgend or close by

In the late 1800's to early 1900's

Regards Phil

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Re: prison in glamorgan
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 18 August 18 16:47 BST (UK) »
Swansea would be the best bet (built 1861), or Cardiff (built 1832).
Next closest would be Usk (built 1844).
Garrad (Suffolk, Essex, Somerset), Crocker (Somerset), Vanstone (Devon, Jersey), Sims (Wiltshire), Bridger (Kent)

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Re: prison in glamorgan
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 18 August 18 17:32 BST (UK) »
Have you tried this site? :-  https://www.prisonhistory.org/