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The Persistence of the Victorian Prison: Alteration, Inhabitation, Obsolescence and Affirmative Design

In England and Wales today, more than a quarter of prisoners live in Victorian-era prison accommodation. The continued operation of these historic prisons has been the subject of intense criticism, with such buildings frequently described as obsolete and unfit for purpose. This research project aims to understand the implications of the longevity and persistence of the Victorian prison.

Prison door

The project

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Stairs in a prison

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Prison landing

Victorian prisons

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Prison gate

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