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Fredericton, New Brunswick
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Fredericton's York County Jail, 1842 - 1996

 
Homemade nail and weapon found during renovations to the jail.
55 of 102 		Pair of jeans found under the floorboards during renovations to the jail
56 of 102 		A black and white drawing done by Allan Legere. The date it was drawn is not known.
57 of 102 		19th century magazine sketch depicting an era when debtors were incarcerated.
58 of 102 		1731 British document outlining charges against a debtor.
59 of 102 		Drawing of Henry Moore Smith in chains, waiting for the gallows.
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Tyburn Gallows: The 'Triple Tree'
61 of 102 		Image identifying a hanging during the time period of the 1832 lumberman hanging.
62 of 102 		Depiction of the time period for the Harry D. Williams hanging.
63 of 102 		A renovated cell in the former York County Jail.
64 of 102 		The dreaded leather strap used for punishing prisoners.
65 of 102 		Truncheons used by guards and policemen to subdue the unruly.
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Outside wall and wire fence around three sides of the exercise yard. It is topped by barbed wire.
67 of 102 		Lock and keys donated from the Dorchestor Penitentiary.
68 of 102 		A drawing depicting the stocks and Cat O' Nine Tails whip
69 of 102 		A close up of a piece of the rope used in the Hamilton brother hangings.
70 of 102 		Recent picture taken from the top floor looking down the stair well.
71 of 102 		The view through the swinging hatch of the original door to the hallway.
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