HC Deb 07 February 1978 vol 943 cc488-9W
Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if a photographic survey of Holloway Prison was made as demolition proceeded, in view of its importance as an example of Victorian prison architecture.

Mr. John

I understand that, as the result of facilities made available by the Department, the National Monuments Record Library contains photographs of the prison before and during demolition.

Mr. Faulds

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what items of machinery and fitments were salvaged from Holloway Prison during its demolition in view of their social and industrial interest.

Mr. John

A number of items, including a chandelier from the chapel, a cast iron lamp bracket and a cell door and cell window frame were given to the Museum of London. Items retained in the prison include treadmill planks, copper fire-fighting equipment and a complete "money tree" commemorating the original foundation.

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