New Book Explores Hidden History of Newcastle Prison
A new book, co-written by Dr. Shane McCorristine of Newcastle University, delves into the forgotten history of Newcastle's once-notorious prison.
Published to mark the 100th anniversary of the prison's closure, Newcastle Prison: A History, 1828-1925 reveals hidden stories and rare images from the lives of inmates and staff.
The book is a collaboration between Dr. McCorristine and crime historians Dr. Helen Rutherford, Dr. Clare Sandford-Couch, and Dr. Patrick Low, and is published by Tyne Bridge Publishing.
- The authors will discuss their book at a free event at Newcastle City Library on November 22nd at 2:00 pm, as part of the Books on Tyne 2025 festival.
Newcastle prison opened its doors in 1828 to much fanfare, celebrated as a cutting-edge facility designed by acclaimed architect John Dobson.
Author's summary: New book reveals the hidden history of Newcastle prison.
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