Buildings & Landmarks

Nestled in the historic heart of Oxford, just a stone’s throw from the spires of the world-famous university, lies a site that offers a very different kind of story—one of …

Introduction The Prison Chapel at Lincoln Castle is a remarkable historical and architectural feature, embodying the intersection of penal reform and religious observance in 19th-century England. Situated within the walls …

Introduction The prison within Lincoln Castle is one of the most historically significant and well-preserved examples of a Victorian penal institution in the United Kingdom. Situated within the ancient walls …

Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum is a fascinating historical site located in Jedburgh, a town in the Scottish Borders. This former 19th-century jail has been converted into a museum that …

Hoa Lo Prison, famously known as the “Hanoi Hilton,” is a historical site located in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam. With a history dating back to the late 19th century, …

Alcatraz Island, often referred to simply as “The Rock,” is a small but historically significant island located in the San Francisco Bay, just over a mile offshore from San Francisco, …