New Book Reveals Hidden History of Newcastle Prison
A new book, co-written by Dr. Shane McCorristine of Newcastle University, explores 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 delves into the hidden stories and rare images of the lives of those incarcerated and the staff who lived and worked within its walls.
The book is a collaboration between Dr. McCorristine and crime historians Dr. Helen Rutherford, Dr. Clare Sandford-Couch, and Dr. Patrick Low, and has been published by Tyne Bridge Publishing.
- The authors will be speaking at a free event at Newcastle City library on 22nd November at 2:00pm as part of the Books on Tyne 2025 festival.
Once celebrated as a cutting-edge facility designed by acclaimed architect John Dobson, Newcastle prison opened its doors in 1828 to much fanfare.
Author's summary: New book uncovers Newcastle prison's hidden past.
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