HM Prison Wandsworth, Category B men's prison in South West London, England.
The Victorian prison building features multiple corridors that extend from a central control point, accommodating between 1,300 and 1,500 male inmates.
The Surrey House of Correction, established in 1851, introduced individual cells with toilet facilities, which were later removed to increase the prison capacity.
The prison maintains a multi-faith chaplaincy team and provides educational programs ranging from basic literacy to advanced vocational training for inmates.
Visitors must schedule appointments in advance, present valid photo identification upon arrival, and follow strict regulations regarding approved items for inmates.
Between 1878 and 1961, the prison carried out 135 executions at its gallows, with Francis Forsyth among the last individuals to face capital punishment.
Location: London Borough of Wandsworth
Inception: 1851
Official opening: November 1851
Architectural style: Panopticon
Capacity: 1416
GPS coordinates: 51.45015,-0.17765
Latest update: March 18, 2025 18:40
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