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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
National
Olivia Williams & James McNeill

Forgotten Kirkdale prison that housed Liverpool's notorious criminals

In the 19th century, Kirkdale was home to a site once famous for crime, prisoners and executions.

Standing on the site of what is now a recreation ground was the Kirkdale County Gaol and House of Correction.

It was said that the gaol could hold the entire population of Liverpool when it opened in 1818. The gaol was so expansive that it had it own courthouse within the premises.

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