Jail (GAOL) Norfolk (no access to public)

[paulpdh007]

The Norwich Guildhall is situated next the historic market place in Norwich city centre on Gaol Hill. Built in 1410 it is a complex building, reflecting the status of Norwich at the time. Its many and varied rooms include council chambers as well as justice courts and even prison cells. The very distinctive design of fine chequered flint work on the outside show the city was amongst the largest and wealthiest cities in England. It was used for both civic and judicial functions for some five hundred years.



Guildhall Gaol cell 1800 by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol cell vent by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol top of cell door by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol top of cell doors by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol cell alarm system by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol door way corridor by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol door way corridor by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol sink by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol tea and coffee sign by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol arch_ by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol top of cell door by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol prisoner call button by paulpdh, on Flickr


Guildhall Gaol ramp door way by paulpdh, on Flickr

 

[John_D]

Interesting, makes me wish I'd taken pics inside the prison of the Doge's palace in Venice a few years ago

 

[UrbanX]

Nice! Love the old door. I once rented an apartment in Mexico that had an old gaol door as a table

 

[paulpdh007]

Interesting, makes me wish I'd taken pics inside the prison of the Doge's palace in Venice a few years ago

Thanks, it looks very similar, nice video too

 

[paulpdh007]

Nice! Love the old door. I once rented an apartment in Mexico that had an old gaol door as a table

Yeah no way were you getting out of them doors once inside. would make a brill tabletop