HMP Leicester (Leicester)
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HMP Leicester is situated in a commercial and residential district about half a mile from the city centre. It has the appearance of an impressive and strong medieval fortress. The Gatehouse is the oldest part, built in 1825. Further construction took place in 1874 and filled the bulk of the space within the secure perimeter. In 1990 a new visits and administration block was built adjoining the Gatehouse.
Governor: Danny Mulligan
Accommodation: The main living accommodation at Leicester is a long rectangular cell block with four landings. Full integral sanitation. Most cells have 2 occupants, some have been converted into dormitories. In cell electricity is currently being installed in all living units.
Operational Capacity: 385 as of 31st January 2006
Reception Criteria: HMP Leicester operates as a local prison for adult males, incorporating volumetric control of prisoner's property.
Photo: www.geograph.org.uk/photo/469848 © Copyright Mat Fascione
Governor: Danny Mulligan
Accommodation: The main living accommodation at Leicester is a long rectangular cell block with four landings. Full integral sanitation. Most cells have 2 occupants, some have been converted into dormitories. In cell electricity is currently being installed in all living units.
Operational Capacity: 385 as of 31st January 2006
Reception Criteria: HMP Leicester operates as a local prison for adult males, incorporating volumetric control of prisoner's property.
Photo: www.geograph.org.uk/photo/469848 © Copyright Mat Fascione
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leicester_(HM_Prison)
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Coordinates: 52°37'38"N 1°7'54"W
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- Nelson Mandela Park 0.2 km
- Leicester Royal Infirmary 0.3 km
- De Montfort University Leicester Campus 0.5 km
- Leicester City Centre 0.6 km
- Welford Road Cemetery 0.7 km
- University of Leicester (Main Campus) 0.7 km
- Bede Island 0.9 km
- Victoria Park 1 km
- Highfields 1.6 km
- Aylestone 3 km
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