HM Prison Wakefield

His Majesty's Prison Wakefield is a Category A prison for men in Wakefield in England. Category A means that the prison is for the most dangerous criminals. It was built in 1594. It has about 740 prisoners. Harold Shipman was a prisoner there until he committed suicide in 2004. Ian Watkins was also a prisoner there.

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Category:1590s establishments in England
Category:Buildings and structures in West Yorkshire
Category:Prisons in England
Category:Wakefield