reading gaol early 1800's

[williespivey]

anyone have any information on the old gaol in the late 1700's early 1800's or know where I can go to find out - there is an unchecked peice on info on one of my ancestors saying he worked in the system but cannot find anyway of verifying this - any help would be gratefully received thanks
regards
ross

[Peter Goodey]

Have you tried Berkshire Record Office?

[williespivey]

Hi - yes I have tried them via the phone they can only find information on the new jail built just after my man was there - I can not actually get there but a friend from London has offered but it would be helpful if I could direct her somewhere
regards
ross

[williespivey]

Hi - thanks for the link but again it is the new jail - it's like the old one was totally obliterated - I'll keep on trying
regards
ross

[AnnB]

Just a thought, but how about Reading Museum http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/index.asp

Best wishes
Ann

[williespivey]

Just a thought, but how about Reading Museum http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/index.asp

Best wishes
Ann

Now that is an excelent thought I'll try them - thanks

[Ed McKie]

And what about a biography of Oscar Wilde ?

Cheers..Ed

[Peter Goodey]

"And what about a biography of Oscar Wilde ?"

I think Ross's interests are about a century earlier.

[Ed McKie]

"And what about a biography of Oscar Wilde ?"

I think Ross's interests are about a century earlier.

You are right of course Peter. Like a lot of older persons my memory (and other parts of the grey matter) seemed to have switched to a need to know basis.

Cheers..Ed

[NewburyChap]

Hi - thanks for the link but again it is the new jail - it's like the old one was totally obliterated - I'll keep on trying
regards
ross

One old Reading gaol is still standing - now known as Greyfriars Church.