Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- York Castle Chaplain; Nineteenth century
Description area
Dates of existence
History
The York Castle prison (originally consisting of Clifford's tower) was the original county prison in york, outside of civic control. City felons were sent there from 1848. By the nineteenth century the prison buildings included the debtor's prison, male… read more
Functions, occupations and activities
Provided religious instruction, prayers and visits to the prisoners at York Castle prison.
General context
The York Castle prison (originally consisting of Clifford's tower) was the original county prison in york, outside of civic control. City felons were sent there from 1848. By the nineteenth century the prison buildings included the debtor's prison, male… read more
Control area
Authority record identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
Sources
VCH York, Y/ORD/1/3