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The 400-Year-Old Prison That Made The Kray Twins Notorious | History Of Britain

Michael Portillo explores Shepton Mallet prison which over its 400-year history has seen executions and escape attempts, been used as a store for historical documents during wartime, and became the U.S. military's WWII death-row. Let's uncover the institution that built London's most notorious gangster twins: The Krays.

English
  • Originally Aired May 27, 2022
  • Runtime 44 minutes
  • Created March 17, 2024 by
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  • Modified March 17, 2024 by
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