Napoleonic Prison of Norman Cross: The Lost Town of Huntingdonshire

During the Napoleonic Wars, the Norman Cross was the first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp, which was a town in itself with houses, offices, a hospital, a school, a market, and a banking system. This book explores what life was like for inmates and turnkeys, including clothing, food, health, education, punishment, and the closure of the depot in 1814.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 01 March 2019
\n Publisher: The History Press Ltd
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Norman Cross, a historical site of immense significance, holds the distinction of being the world's first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp constructed during the Napoleonic Wars. Established in 1797, this remarkable institution was far more than a mere prison; it evolved into a self-sufficient town, boasting a diverse array of houses, offices, butchers, bakers, a hospital, a school, a market, and even a banking system. Serving as a vital prison and military establishment in the east of England, Norman Cross housed a vibrant community of approximately 7,000 French inmates. In addition to providing a comprehensive examination of the prison itself, this detailed and informative book, meticulously compiled by a foremost expert on the Napoleonic era, delves into the intricacies of life for both inmates and turnkeys. It explores various aspects, including clothing, food, health, education, punishment, and the eventual closure of the depot in 1814.

Norman Cross, a historical site of immense significance, holds the distinction of being the world's first purpose-built prisoner-of-war camp constructed during the Napoleonic Wars. Established in 1797, this remarkable institution was far more than a mere prison; it evolved into a self-sufficient town, boasting a diverse array of houses, offices, butchers, bakers, a hospital, a school, a market, and even a banking system. Serving as a vital prison and military establishment in the east of England, Norman Cross housed a vibrant community of approximately 7,000 French inmates. In addition to providing a comprehensive examination of the prison itself, this detailed and informative book, meticulously compiled by a foremost expert on the Napoleonic era, delves into the intricacies of life for both inmates and turnkeys. It explores various aspects, including clothing, food, health, education, punishment, and the eventual closure of the depot in 1814.

\n Weight: 484g\n
Dimension: 156 x 232 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780750990462\n
Edition number: 2 New edition\n