Leicester Gaol

[Matilda]

James ROCHFORD. The service record for my Gt. Uncle shows that he was sent to Leicester Gaol for 42 days from 26 Oct 1883 - 6 Dec 1883 whilst serving in the Royal Navy based in Portsmouth. How do I find out more details about the offence and the reason for him serving his sentence in Leicester Gaol?
Matilda.

[Rossbret]

James ROCHFORD. The service record for my Gt. Uncle shows that he was sent to Leicester Gaol for 42 days from 26 Oct 1883 - 6 Dec 1883 whilst serving in the Royal Navy based in Portsmouth. How do I find out more details about the offence and the reason for him serving his sentence in Leicester Gaol?
Matilda.
Hi Matilda,
Have you checked with Leicester Record Office to enquire if they hold records for Leicester Gaol.
Another avenue to persue would be local papers ...... if there were any reports at the time.
For further information regarding Leicester Gaol, see
http://www.institutions.org.uk/prisons/England/LEI/leicestershire_prisons.htm

All the best, Jan