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Handcuffs
John Jones was Governor of Beaumaris Jail from 1849, when he moved from Liverpool Borough Jail, until his death in 1869.
The donor remembered John Jones' sister, who had worked at the jail as "wardress" and was known locally as "Miss Jones y Jail"
The donor believed the handcuffs may have been used in the arrest of Richard Rowlands, who was hanged on 4th April 1962, one of only two prisoners executed at Beaumaris
Pair of 'D' pattern handcuffs with hinged barrel locks, joined together by a chain. Key missing
Engraved JOHN JONES GOVERNOR OF BEAUMARIS GAOL ANGLESEY
HIATT MAKER 26 MASS HOUSE LANE, BIRM.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
47.39.1-2
Creation/Production
Hiatt
Date: 19th century (mid)
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Length
(mm): 195
Width
(mm): 75
Depth
(mm): 15
Material
iron
Location
In store
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