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150 years of Lincoln Prison
An exhibition marking 150 years since the opening of Lindsey County Prison, now known as Lincoln Prison.
Highlights of the exhibition will include original artwork and poetry created by people who were held in the prison this summer, as well as views of previously unpublished archival records of the prison, photographs, testimonies of former prisoners and staff.
The event forms part of a three-and-a-half-year research project, 'The Persistence of the Victorian Prison', which considers how the fabric and function of Victorian prisons has changed over time.
Highlights of the exhibition will include original artwork and poetry created by people who were held in the prison this summer, as well as views of previously unpublished archival records of the prison, photographs, testimonies of former prisoners and staff.
The event forms part of a three-and-a-half-year research project, 'The Persistence of the Victorian Prison', which considers how the fabric and function of Victorian prisons has changed over time.
Every day until Saturday 3rd December, available to view during library opening hours.
FREE, no booking required.
FREE, no booking required.
Lincoln Central Library, Free School Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN2 1EZ
Thu 3 Nov to Sat 3 Dec 2022