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bridewell

a house of correction or jail particularly for minor offences.

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com Bridewell Liverpool or follow us on Twitter: @Staycentral AN'UNBREAKABLE'VICTORIAN JAIL LIVERPOOL'S L'S L Main Bridewell was in Cheapside - a central lock-up with its own governor, who was also a police chief inspector.

THE SOFT CELL TREATMENT; Hotel to open in former city prison block

The two-storey Bridewell dates from about 1850 and was used as a police station and jail until 1932 when it was bought by Liverpool Central Clothing Committee, a charity distributing clothing and footwear to the needy and unemployed.

Old jail hopes to capture a whole new clientele; Bridewell refurbished by restaurant company

And just a short walk across town is the Liverpool One Bridewell off Argyle Street, formerly home to a smaller but no less intimidating set of holding cells.

Pub food well worth being sent down for; taste. TEST SEAN BRADBURY visits the Liverpool One Bridewell

Brookes scored his first podium finish with the team at the Brands Hatch opening round after claiming pole while Bridewell is geared up to turn around his fortunes after a disappointing start.

Milwaukee aim to make mark at Oulton Park; SUPERBIKES

Among those invited to join the Liverpool-born politician at Colin's Bridewell are Les Dennis, actor Dean Sullivan, The Bill's Andrew Lancel, and former Brookside actresses Suzanne Collins and Anne Marie Davies.

Currie's cell date

Eight-year-old Sophie Mulcahy, | | centre, with fundraisers Dawn Hall and Janet Byrne, Stuart Fitzgerald of the Liverpool Bridewell, dad Liam, sister Kayla, mum Stacey and brother Dion

Family treated to special weekend

Team-mate Tommy Bridewell had a challenging weekend as he pushed to find a setting for the two races, however he was able to finish both races in the top 10, scoring a seventh and ninth place result in the two races.

Milwaukee men aim for improvement in season's second meeting

She appeared at the Bridewell Court in Dublin yesterday evening charged with importation of drugs with the intention of sale and supply.

WOMAN WITH A KILO OF COKE IN HER TUM; 79 pellets held EUR70k of drugs

LAW firm Halliwells held a barbecue and drinks at Colin's Bridewell last week to mark its first summer in Liverpool.

SOCIAL DIARY; A week in the nightlife of the North West with CAROLYN HUGHES

LLC, led by James McCurter, acquired the land near the southeast corner of Shackleford West Boulevard and Centerview Drive from the estate of Billy Bridewell.

Estate Sale

MOTORSPORT: Tommy Bridewell and Peter Hickman both powered in their maiden race victories in the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in the rain-swept eighth round at Cadwell Park.

Pair earn first victories

Tommy Bridewell will be aiming to continue his momentum after scoring podium finishes in the final three rounds of last season.