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Built during the 12th century, Newgate prison became a legendary place. It was a place of cruelty & wretchedness, at various times holding Dick Turpin, Titus Oates, Daniel Defoe, Jack Sheppard & Casanova. This text tells the story of Newgate's origins, the criminals it held, the punishments meted out & its rebuilding & reform.Halliday, Stephen is the author of 'Newgate', published 2008 under ISBN 9780750938969 and ISBN 075093896X.
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