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From the Victorians, to the 21st century. What went on behind the high prison walls?In the picturesque town of Shrewsbury, the Victorian prison as seen today, sits on top of the original Georgian prison.
Join Haunted Heritage as we take you inside this former prison, said to be one of the most chilling places for enthusiastic ghost hunters, are you brave enough to join us?
Is it Haunted – Oh YES!!
Branded one of Britain’s most haunted places. A prison famous for executions and other disturbing events. The Prison, was in operation from 1793 until 2013, when it was closed to due to overcrowding.
Whose spirits are still within its walls?
A ghostly apparition has is seen on numerous occasions and is referred as the ‘Shadow man’ no one is sure who he is, but he is known to lurk in the prison’s A wing, many believe that he is an ex-prison officer.
Haunted ‘C – Wing?
The former female C-Wing, which said to be the most haunted part of the prison. Tales of the ‘Grey Lady’ has been seen walking along the landings at night, and what of the little Georgian girl who appears on the steps of the wing. Who is she?
Public Hanging
At Shrewsbury prison, the last public hanging was on 11th April 1863 when 30-year-old Edward Cooper was executed for murder. To this day, the area where these hanging took place has experienced ghostly encounters.
The Last Execution
It is 62 years since the last man were sent to the gallows. The condemned man who was executed, was 21-year-old George Riley, who was convicted of murdering a 62-year-old widowed lady. This would be the last execution to take place before this form of capital punishment was abolished in 1969.
Discover who still haunts Shrewsbury Prison … whose spirit will you meet?
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Shrewsbury Prison, 7 The Dana, Shrewsbury, SY1 2HP, United Kingdom
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