1968 Press Photo Prisoners At Maximum Security Wing-Durham Prison-Isle Of Wight

Inside Britain's toughest jails - the Maximum security wing at Durham Prison.: One of a series of pictures taken during a press visit to the maximum security wing of Durham Prison, where some of Britain's most closely guarded long-term prisoners are serving sentences for the Great Train Robbery, for espionage, for murder and crimes of violence. Photo shows a break in the sunshine for these prisoners as they sunbathe during a break from tending their vegetable plot at Parkhurst Jail, Isle of Wight.

Photo measures 10 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 6-27-1968.

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