Suggestions for Prison near College Park and Old Oak, London

HISTORY UK • February 14, 2011Built with convict labour in the 1880s, the iconic gatehouse makes this the most recognisable prison in the UK. In 1966 Communist double agent George Blake escaped over the walls.

HISTORY UK • February 14, 2011London’s largest prison is where WW2 traitors William Joyce (Lord Haw Haw) and John Amery were hanged, and from where Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs escaped in 1965.

HISTORY UK • February 15, 2011The museum here is on the site of the infamous Southwark prison known as the Clink, from which other prisons get their nickname. It was built in the 11th century, and torn down by rioters in 1780.

Krintz • April 18, 2013Foie gras salad is the way to go- but only on Tuesdays.

Humanist Heritage • September 18, 2010Bertrand Russell was imprisoned here in 1961 for his part in a Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament demonstration in London

Carl G. • July 31, 2016Superb tour of all the cells of the former prison held here. Great stories of the history of Oxford.

Dan K. • May 31, 2011Don't get stabbed

N • May 18, 2021Nice cafe in a 200+ year old building, outdoor seating, great coffee, decent delicious breakfast at a reasonable price, warm & friendly welcoming. You can look around at the courthouse and old cells.