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Radio Newcastle,14 mins
Women behind bars in 19th century Newcastle
Gilly Hope on 91福利社 Radio NewcastleAvailable for over a year
Dr Clare Sandford-Couch, author and historian, is part of a team of academics researching the history of women in Newcastle prison, telling the stories of those whose voices were rarely heard. Women Behind Bars: Life In Newcastle Prison 1828-1925 runs from 5th March until 27th April 2026. (Photo: Peter Cumiskey)
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