JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE ARCHITECTURE OF CONSTRAINT--PRISON ARCHIVES IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND.

  • Published In: History Ireland, 2026, v. 34, n. 1. P. 30 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Irwin, Brett 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the historical development and architectural evolution of the penal system in Northern Ireland as documented in the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI) archives. Topics include the transition from local parish lock-ups to Victorian "Panopticon" designs, the use of prison ships and specialized wings during periods of civil unrest, and the modern digital preservation of personal testimonies within the Prison Memory Archive.

Additional Information

  • Source:History Ireland. 2026/01, Vol. 34, Issue 1, p30
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0791-8224
  • Accession Number:192524022

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