The Gaol - Kelly Grovier Reviews
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Newest Review: ... though. The origins of Punch and Judy are linked to Newgate and one of the more colourful characters that could be found ... more
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It was the characters within Newgate that got me interested. I knew a little about Highwaymen Plunkett and Maclaine but I wanted to know more. I had never heard of serial escapist Jack Sheppard, and Grovier tells his tale with great relish, and you can't help but root for him, as well as many other inmates. Jack Sheppard in particular was an incredible individual and his charisma leaps off the page. Although it's quite amusing reading about his (many) escapes from Newgate, his tragic end is inevitable a...more
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by - written on 21/09/10 (Very useful, 118 readings)
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I'm quite fascinated with the more macabre side of history and I couldn't resist buying 'The Gaol, The Story of Newgate, London's most notorious prison'. I must admit I was a bit anxious though, as I had recently bought a book on Matthew Hopkins, the infamous Witchfinder General and while the book was clearly extremely well researched, it was also extremely dull. Thankfully though, The Goal is both well researched and well written. Kelly Grovier doesn't use sensationalism, nor does he just list the facts in a tedious manner. He clearly has a great enthusiasm for the subject, and that enthusiasm is contagious. Much like some of the nasty diseases within ... Read the complete review
