The Dunmow Town Lock-Up
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The Dunmow Town Lock-Up
Image: © Chris Heaton Taken: 19 Oct 2023
A small single cell prison located on North Street, which ceased functioning in 1843, on the opening of the Dunmow police station. It was subsequently adapted as a soup kitchen in the 1890's to feed the poor.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.874095
Longitude
0.362323