Staffordshire Prisons
 

Stafford Gaol
Lichfield City Gaol
Lichfield Gaol Staff

Her Majesty's Prison, Stafford

To the North of the Town, has been enlarged from time to time, and in 1878 was transferred to the Government. It occupies an area of 7 acres, and is now capable of receiving 830 prisoners, the average number being about 400.
Major George E. Leggett, Governor.
Charles G. Lazell, Chief Warder.
Rev. Charles Goldney, Chaplain.
Very Rev. Canon Edward C. Acton, Catholic Chaplain.
James Scott M.B., C.M., Surgeon.
Source: Kelly's Directory 1896

The Staffordshire County Industrial Home

For Discharged female prisoners and friendless women, Stafford, was erected 1878, at a cost of £9,000, is supported by voluntary contributions, and will hold 42 women, exclusive of staff, which is under the direction of the Horbury Sisters. A steam laundry, with all the latest improvements in machinery, was erected in March 1895. The home is maintained by subscriptions and earnings from the laundry and other work.
Rev. Robert McCleverty, Chaplain.
Rev. Arthur Henry Talbot, Hon Sec.
Mark Jones, Financial Sec.
Source: Kelly's Directory 1896

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