Customer Reviews:
 The Gaol July 30, 2008
Louise (Holywood, Co Down, Northern Ireland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A well researched, intelligent, thorough history of Newgate prison, beautifully presented. As someone who does not read a lot of factual books, I found this an enjoyable read. I got the book after listening to some of the "Book of the Week" episodes on BBC Radio 4. Who knew so much could go on behind a jails four walls, I certainly didn't!
Gripping Read July 22, 2008
Minos
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book tells the story of Newgate Prison and the people who ended up inside it, from the famous to the now-forgotten. The book is also about London, and Grovier vividly recreates the ferment of the city as it developed over almost 1000 years.
I really enjoyed reading this; it's really well researched and beautifully written. A great read for anyone interested in London and social history; excellent pics too!
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