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{{Short description|Former prison in London}}
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| name                = Newgate Prison
| image               = Newgate West View of Newgate by George Shepherd 1784-1862 edited.jpg
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| caption             = Newgate Prison, ''c''. 1810
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'''Newgate Prison''' was a [[prison]] at the corner of Newgate Street and Old Bailey, just inside the [[City of London]], England, originally at the site of [[Newgate]], a gate in the [[Ancient Rome|Roman]] [[London Wall]]. Built in the 12th century and demolished in 1904, the prison was extended and rebuilt many times, and remained in use for over 700 years, from 1188 to 1902.

In the late 18th century, executions by hanging were moved here from the [[Tyburn]] gallows.  These took place on the public street in front of the prison, drawing crowds until 1868, when they were moved into the prison.

For much of its history, a succession of criminal courtrooms were attached to the prison, commonly referred to as the "Old Bailey".  The present [[Old Bailey]] (officially, Central Criminal Court) now occupies much of the site of the prison.