Building    From 1765  To 1912

Old Watch House - E17

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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

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Old Watch House - E17

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