Strangeways Prison riot
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The 1990 Strangeways Prison riot was a 25-day prison riot and rooftop protest at Strangeways Prison in Manchester, England. The riot began on 1 April 1990 when prisoners took control of the prison cha
Prisoners protesting on the badly damaged roof of the prison. Paul Taylor is in the centre with his arms outstretched.
Damage caused to B wing of the prison
The last five prisoners descend from the roof in a "cherry picker": Mark Williams, John Murray, Paul Taylor, Martin Brian and Glyn Williams.
HM Prison Manchester in 2007
HM Prison Manchester
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HM Prison Manchester is a Category A and B men's prison in Manchester, England, operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. It is still commonly referred to as Strangeways, its former official name, der
Strangeways Prison riot
…The 1990 Strangeways Prison riot was a 25-day prison riot and rooftop protest at Strangeways Prison in Manchester, England. The riot began on 1 April 1990 when prisoners took control of the prison chapel, and quickly spread throughout most of the…
Strangeways geograph 4634562 by Peter Mc Dermott
Strangeways ventilation tower
Overlooking Manchester Arena and the old Boddingtons tower to Strangeways
Prison entrance in 2014