Victoria Prison, was the first and longest-running prison to date in Hong Kong. It is located on Old Bailey Street in Central, Hong Kong Island. Named in honour of Queen Victoria, it was originally known as Victoria Gaol and was renamed into Victoria Prison in 1899. Victoria Prison has been redeveloped into a cultural and shopping destination generally called Tai Kwun (大館). Tai Kwun is composed of three declared monuments: the former Central Police Station, former Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison.
The entrance to Hong Kong's Victoria Prison in 2005.
Interior of one of the halls
The Female Section of Hall D
Typical Victoria Prison cell
Old Bailey Street is located in Central, Hong Kong. The name is derived from the Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court in central London, United Kingdom.
View into Old Bailey Street, looking south.
Blue Gate entrance of Victoria Prison along Old Bailey Street in 2005. The street starting at the corner of the prison wall on the right is Chancery Lane.
View of Old Bailey Street from Victoria Prison.
Old Bailey Street facade of No. 20 Hollywood Road.