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{{Short description|Men's prison in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England}}
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⚫ governor = Ian Thomas |
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'''HM Prison Lincoln''' is a ] men's ], located in ], ], ]. The prison is operated by ]. '''HM Prison Lincoln''' is a ] men's ], located in ], ], ]. The prison is operated by ]. A category B prison which allocates convicted prisoners within its catchment area.


==History== ==History==
Lincoln opened as a local Prison in 1872 holding ] and convicted prisoners. The original 1869-1872 structures designed by ] are now ]s and are notable examples of High ] gothic design. The prison accommodation has been altered and extended at various times in the twentieth century. Lincoln opened as a local prison in 1872 to hold ] and convicted prisoners and replacing the prison at ]. The original 1869–72 structures designed by Frederick Peck are now ]s and are notable examples of ] gothic design. The prison accommodation has been altered and extended at various times in the 20th century.


Between 1900 and 1961 a total of 18 ]s took place at the prison. The last execution was that of Wasyl Gnypiuk, a 34-year-old Polish-Ukrainian immigrant. After being convicted of the murder of Louise Surgey (his 62-year-old landlady) at Nottingham Assizes, Gnypiuk was ] by executioner ] on 27 January 1961. Afterwards, his body was buried in an ] within the walls of the prison, as was customary.<ref>{{cite web|author=Meaghan |url=http://www.executedtoday.com/2012/01/27/1961-wasyl-gnypiuk-sleep-killer/ |title=1961: Wasyl Gnypiuk, sleep-killer |publisher=ExecutedToday.com |date=27 January 2012 |accessdate=12 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://wilkinp4.blackapplehost.com/People/Male/Harry_Allen/Harry_Allen.htm |title=Free Web Hosting |publisher=Wilkinp4.blackapplehost.com |date= |access-date=12 April 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704024858/http://wilkinp4.blackapplehost.com/People/Male/Harry_Allen/Harry_Allen.htm |archive-date=4 July 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
Between 1900 and 1961, 18 executions took place at the prison. The last was that of Wasyl Gynpiuk, convicted of capital murder at Nottingham Assizes, and hanged on 27 January 1961.


In October 2002 inmates set fire to parts of the jail and seized control of at least one section of the prison during a large ] at Lincoln. The disturbance started when a guard was attacked by an inmate. A number of prisoners then jumped on the officer, assaulted him and dragged him into a cell and took his keys. It took Prison officers eight hours to bring the riot under control.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2355401.stm</ref> In October 2002 inmates set fire to parts of the prison and seized control of at least one section of the prison during a large ] at Lincoln. The disturbance started when a prison officer was attacked by a prisoner. A number of prisoners then jumped on the officer, assaulted him and dragged him into a cell and took his keys. It took prison officers eight hours to bring the riot under control.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2355401.stm |title=UK &#124; England &#124; Prison riot 'under control' |publisher=BBC News |date=24 October 2002 |accessdate=12 April 2013}}</ref>


In March 2003 The ] issued a report claiming that Lincoln Prison was unstable and suffering inconsistent leadership. The Trust also labelled Lincoln as the nation's most overcrowded prison, holding 13 inmates over its maximum capacity.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2842955.stm</ref> In March 2003 The ] issued a report claiming that Lincoln Prison was unstable and suffering inconsistent leadership. The Trust also labelled Lincoln as the nation's most overcrowded prison, holding 13 inmates over its maximum capacity of 738.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2842955.stm |title=UK &#124; England &#124; Jail 'recipe for disaster' |publisher=BBC News |date=12 March 2003 |accessdate=12 April 2013}}</ref> Its operational capacity as of April 2023 is 650 inmates.


==The prison today== ==The prison today==
Lincoln is a Category B prison holding adult male remand and convicted prisoners from the courts in Lincolnshire, ] and ]. Accommodation at the prison is spread across five residential wings, a segregation unit, and in-patients healthcare facility. Lincoln is a Category B local prison holding adult male remand and convicted prisoners from the courts in Lincolnshire, ] and the ]. Accommodation at the prison is spread across four residential wings (A, B, C & E wings) and a segregation unit.


The regime at Lincoln includes production workshops, charity workshops, ], ], vocational training courses and Offending behaviour courses. Other facilities include the prisons ]. The regime at Lincoln includes production workshops, charity workshops, ], ], vocational training courses and Offending behaviour courses. Other facilities include the prison's ].
it is a proper good jail and is ok if ya love JAIL.......


==Notable former inmates== ==Notable former inmates==
*] * ]; English author and politician, imprisoned for perjury
* ]; British peace campaigner and later a politician who was imprisoned as a conscientious objector
*]
* ]; British archaeologist who was imprisoned after refusing the call-up for National Service as a conscientious objector
*]
* ]; Child murderer executed at Lincoln in 1937; In 1954 his infamous crime led to ].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-37577247|title=The mother, the medium and the murder that changed the law|author= Greig Watson|work=BBC News|date=5 January 2017|accessdate=5 January 2017}}</ref>
*]
* ]; English serial killer in the 1940s
* ]; British architect and businessman, imprisoned for bribery
* ]; the subject of the controversial ] series about his alleged role in the ] served two years hard labour for attempted rape
* ]; Irish politician, later ] and ]
* ]; British Prisoner


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Men's prison in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England

HMP Lincoln
LocationLincoln, Lincolnshire
Security classAdult Male/Category B
Capacity650
Population620 (as of April 2023)
Opened1872
Managed byHM Prison Services
GovernorColin Hussey
WebsiteLincoln at justice.gov.uk

HM Prison Lincoln is a Category B men's prison, located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England. The prison is operated by His Majesty's Prison Service. A category B prison which allocates convicted prisoners within its catchment area.

History

Lincoln opened as a local prison in 1872 to hold remand and convicted prisoners and replacing the prison at Lincoln Castle. The original 1869–72 structures designed by Frederick Peck are now listed buildings and are notable examples of High Victorian gothic design. The prison accommodation has been altered and extended at various times in the 20th century.

Between 1900 and 1961 a total of 18 judicial executions took place at the prison. The last execution was that of Wasyl Gnypiuk, a 34-year-old Polish-Ukrainian immigrant. After being convicted of the murder of Louise Surgey (his 62-year-old landlady) at Nottingham Assizes, Gnypiuk was hanged by executioner Harry Allen on 27 January 1961. Afterwards, his body was buried in an unmarked grave within the walls of the prison, as was customary.

In October 2002 inmates set fire to parts of the prison and seized control of at least one section of the prison during a large riot at Lincoln. The disturbance started when a prison officer was attacked by a prisoner. A number of prisoners then jumped on the officer, assaulted him and dragged him into a cell and took his keys. It took prison officers eight hours to bring the riot under control.

In March 2003 The Prison Reform Trust issued a report claiming that Lincoln Prison was unstable and suffering inconsistent leadership. The Trust also labelled Lincoln as the nation's most overcrowded prison, holding 13 inmates over its maximum capacity of 738. Its operational capacity as of April 2023 is 650 inmates.

The prison today

Lincoln is a Category B local prison holding adult male remand and convicted prisoners from the courts in Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and the East Riding of Yorkshire. Accommodation at the prison is spread across four residential wings (A, B, C & E wings) and a segregation unit.

The regime at Lincoln includes production workshops, charity workshops, laundry, education, vocational training courses and Offending behaviour courses. Other facilities include the prison's gym.

Notable former inmates

References

  1. Meaghan (27 January 2012). "1961: Wasyl Gnypiuk, sleep-killer". ExecutedToday.com. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  2. "Free Web Hosting". Wilkinp4.blackapplehost.com. Archived from the original on 4 July 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  3. "UK | England | Prison riot 'under control'". BBC News. 24 October 2002. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  4. "UK | England | Jail 'recipe for disaster'". BBC News. 12 March 2003. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
  5. Greig Watson (5 January 2017). "The mother, the medium and the murder that changed the law". BBC News. Retrieved 5 January 2017.

External links

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