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Shrewsbury Prison Tour & Shrewsbury
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Shrewsbury Prison Tour
Shrewsbury Prison, also known as The Dana, was completed in 1793 and named after Rev Edmund Dana.
The original building was constructed by Thomas Telford, following plans by Shrewsbury Architect, John Hiram Haycock.
For many years, Shrewsbury Prison was a place of execution, which in older times was carried out in public and drew huge crowds in an unwholesome festive atmosphere. People used to turn up early to make sure they got a good place and posters were produced as souvenirs.
Shrewsbury’s last public hanging was on April 9th 1868 when 35-year-old John Mapp was executed for the murder of a nine-year-old girl, just 1 month before the end of public executions in England.
From 1902-1961 there were eight executions at Shrewsbury Prison. On the 9th February 1961, 21-year-old George Riley was executed by hanging for the murder of a 62-year-old woman. This would be the last execution to take place at Shrewsbury Prison before this form of capital punishment was abolished in 1969.
During redevelopment in 1972, the remains of ten prisoners executed at Shrewsbury Prison were dug up. Nine of those prisoners were unrecognisable and were subsequently cremated. The remaining prisoner was identified as George Riley, where his remains were handed over to his relatives.
Shrewsbury
Enjoy the sights and shops of Shrewsbury. The town centre is neatly scooped up in the loop of the River Severn. The Medieval streets are lined with wonky buildings and loads of character.
Prices:
> Adult (16+) £40.00
> Senior (60+) £38.00
> Child (3-15) £34.00
> Combi ticket - Sabrina Cruise and Prison Tour (£55.00)
What's Included?
Executive Return Coach Travel and admission to prison.
Joining Points – Route Code C
08:02 – Weoley Castle
08:04 – Selly Oak
08:06 – Bournville
08:12 – Cotteridge
08:16 – Bunbury Road
08:20 – Northfield
08:26 – Longbridge
08:32 – Rubery Great Park
08:40 – Kitwell
08:42 – Woodgate Service Station
08:44 – Kent Road, Manor Vets
08:46 – Kent Road, Stag & Three Horseshoes
08:52 – Blackheath
09:00 – Halesowen
click the 'Pick-up Points' tab to see map and more detailed information about our pick-up points and times.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath (Sainsburys) | Blackheath - Bus stop outside Sainsbury's opposite 'The Little Beech' - Halesowen Street ( B65 0HG ) | View |
| Bournville Green | Bournville Green - Bus stop opposite Bournville Primary School - Linden Road ( B30 1JT ) | View |
| Bunbury/Middleton Hall Rd | Bunbury Rd/Middleton Hall Rd - Bus stop opposite Woodlands Park Rd junction ( B31 2DR ) | View |
| Cotteridge Church | Cotteridge - Bus stop outside Cotteridge Church Pershore Road ( B30 3EJ ) | View |
| Halesowen | Halesowen - Bus stop on Queensway / Pool Road Junc (By Halesowen Baths) - Queensway ( B63 3AB ) | View |
| Kent Road (Manor Vets) | Kent Road - Pick up outside Manor Vets on Kent Road ( B62 8PB ) | View |
| Kent Road (Stag) | Kent Road - Bus stop opposite 'Stag & Three Horsehoes' on Kent Road ( B62 8PJ ) | View |
| Longbridge (Tech Park) | Longbridge - Bus stop outside Longbridge Technology Park - Bristol Road South ( B31 2TS ) | View |
| Northfield (High St) | Northfield High Street - Bus stop outside Cash Converters - Bristol Road South ( B31 2NN ) | View |
| Rubery Great Park | Rubery Great Park - Bus stop outside 'Frankie & Benny's' - Park Way ( B45 9FN ) | View |
| Selly Oak (UoB School) | Selly Oak - Pick-up opposite University of Birmingham School - Weoley Park Road ( B29 6QU ) | View |
| Weoley Castle Square | Weoley Castle - Bus stop outside Millennium Medical Centre - Castle Square ( B29 5QD ) | View |
| Woodgate Service Station | Woodgate Serv Station - Bus stop opposite Harvest Energy Fuel Station - Woodgate Lane ( B32 3UD ) | View |
| Woodgate Shops (Wood Ln) | Woodgate - Pick-up opposite Woodgate Shops on Wood Lane ( B32 4AG ) | View |
