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Newgate Prison was a prison at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey, just inside the City of London, England, originally at the site of Newgate, a gate in the Roman London Wall. Built in the 12th century and demolished in 1904, the prison was extended and rebuilt many times, and remained in use for over 700 years, from 1188 to 1902.
In the late 18th century, executions by hanging were moved here from the Tyburn gallows. These took place on the public street in front of the prison, drawing crowds until 1868, when they were moved into the prison.
For much of its history, a succession of criminal courtrooms were attached to the prison, commonly referred to as the "Old Bailey".
Lord George Gordon (26 December 1751 â 1 November 1793) was a British nobleman and politician best known for lending his name to the Gordon Riots of 1780.
Thomas Bambridge (died 1741) was a British attorney who became a notorious warden of the Fleet Prison in London.
Bambridge became warden of the Fleet in 1728.
Thomas Bambridge (died 1741) was a British attorney who became a notorious warden of the Fleet Prison in London.
Bambridge became warden of the Fleet in 1728.
Sir Owen Tudor (Welsh: Owain ap Maredudd ap Tudur, c.â1400 â 2 February 1461) was a Welsh courtier and the second husband of Queen Catherine of Valois (1401â1437), widow of King Henry V of England.
Jonathan Wild, also spelled Wilde (1682 or 1683 â 24 May 1725), was an English thief-taker and a major figure in London's criminal underworld, notable for operating on both sides of the law, posing as a public-spirited vigilante entitled the "Thief-Taker General".
Lord George Gordon1752–1793 · politician_(14803275713).jpg)
Thomas Bambridge?–1741 · lawyer
Jonathan Wild1683–1725 · criminal
Jack Sheppard1702–1724 · thief