Beaumaris Gaol Misconduct Book, 1847-1874 [image 1 of 29]
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This 'Misconduct Book' provides details of offences committed by prisoners at Beamaris Gaol between 1847 and 1874. The names and ages of the offenders are noted, along with the date of the offence, the nature of the offence and the punishment. Two of the most common forms of punishment are shown on the first page of this Misconduct Book: prisoners who disobeyed prison rules would usually be confined to a solitary cell for a specified period and/or put on a diet of bread and water.
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