HM Prison Holloway, Former women's prison in Holloway, London, England.
The prison complex contained 436 cells across multiple wings, including specialized areas for medical care and rehabilitation programs.
Established in 1852 as a mixed-gender facility, the institution transformed into Britain's first women-only prison in 1903.
The prison held suffragettes during their campaign for women's voting rights, including prominent figures like Emmeline Pankhurst.
Before its closure in 2016, the facility provided education programs and skills training workshops to support inmate rehabilitation.
Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in the United Kingdom, faced capital punishment at this prison in 1955.
Location: London Borough of Islington
Inception: 1852
Official opening: 1852
GPS coordinates: 51.55417,-0.12500
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:41
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