Before an effective police force was established each local council or vestry organised their own watchmen. The watch house was where they would hold prisoners before they appeared in court. Like the cells in police stations we have today.
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Old Watch House - E17
Here stood the Old Watch House or “Cage”, erected in 1765, removed in 1912. B...
Lawyer and statesman. Born 3 Bury Street, died at home at 32 Curzon Street. ...
The building, situated close to the church of St Mary the Virgin, was used by...
