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Doorway from Scotland Street Gaol
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Ref No:y01621
Title:Doorway from Scotland Street Gaol
Location:Sheffield_Netherthorpe
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Two heavy, thick and iron studded doors were discovered during demolition. Originally a merchants warehouse but in 1818 when the Debtor's Gaol in King Street was taken down the debtors were removed to Scotland Street. The premises became the prison for the liberty of Hallamshire; the Duke of Norfolk being the owner and Thomas Smith the Gaoler. In 1852 a W. L. Smitter was Governor, but no prisoners were there except one or two from High Court. For more information see: Newspaper Cuttings Relating to Sheffield Ref: 942.74 SF Vol 39, Pages 28 and 81

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