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Ruby Penson

The hidden underground prison tucked away under Leeds Town Hall

At the base of The Headrow stands Leeds Town Hall. One of the most notable pieces of the city's skyline, the building was featured on the cover of Gang Of Four's 1979 single, 'Outside The Trains Don't Run On Time'.

However, what's tucked beneath the building is much lesser known - a Victorian Prison named Leeds Bridewell.

Until the new Magistrates' Court opened in 1993, prisoners were taken to Leeds Bridewell for their court appearances. From 1858 and until 1934, the Borough Police were accommodated on the ground floor too.

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