Victoria Prison

The Prison was opened in 1842, being originally known as Victoria Gaol until 1899. It remained in use until it was decommissioned in 2006. One famous "guest" in the 1930s was Ho Chi Minh.
The 1st picture is the side of the Victorian Police station (see another post) that faces the prison. The 2nd picture is the exercise yard.
The 3rd and 4th pictures are in the older part of the prison where locals were held in overcrowded conditions.
The last 3 pictures were taken a newer section used to hold foreigners in a bit less crowded conditions.
The facilities have been renovated and reopened as the Tai Kwun Center for Heritage and the Arts. These small sections of cell blocks were saved for their historical value.Read more