HM Pentridge Prison |
HM Prison Pentridge was built in 1851 and closed on May 1 1997 in Coburg.
HM Prison Pentridge was Victoria's main gaol and was split into like A - Short and long-term prisoners of good behavior, B - Long-term prisoners with behavior problems and Jika Jika. Jika Jika, opened in 1980 was a 'gaol within a gaol' maximum security section, designed to house Victoria's hardest and longest serving prisoners..
HM Prison Pentridge had a number of knicknames including simply Pentridge, The Bluestone College, Coburg College or the College of Knowledge.
The grave site of bushranger Ned Kelly lies within the former walls of Pentridge Prison while Ronald Ryan's remains have been returned to his family.
The front gate area remains.
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2002-2012 - The sale of Pentridge
Following the sale by the Victorian Government, Pentridge is split into two sites, Pentridge Coburg and Pentridge Village.
In 2007, Pentridge Coburg changed hands. During this time, the old Pentridge Stockade area to the east of what is now Stockade Avenue is developed into housing, leaving the Pentridge Piazza (old mustering yard) and all the bluestone heritage buildings in need of maintenance, restoration and reactivation.
2013 - A new vision for Pentridge
Shayher Group purchases Pentridge Coburg, with the vision and intent to reactivate the site and open up Pentridge and its heritage buildings to the local community.
2013 - The end of J Division
J Division, a modern addition to the prison and once home to juvenile offenders and long-term prisoners with good behaviour records, is demolished.
2016 - Pentridge opens its doors
The Pentridge Open Day is held with an estimated 8,000 locals visiting Pentridge, the first time many have seen the prison since its closure.
2020 - A new era at Pentridge begins
Pentridge opens to the public, beginning a new chapter for the former prison site.
Ghost Sighting at Chopper Read's Cell
An unexplained figure has been sighted at Pentridge Prison D Division near Chopper Read's old cell.
The apparition was sighted by a tour group and described as leaning against the wall, with his leg up and smoking a cigarette. When our tour guides and security guard went to investigate, he simply vanished. However, it was unexplained screams coming from the same cell that have made worldwide news headlines.
On Sunday 18th May 2014, Tour Guide Jeremy Kewley (Lantern Ghost Tours) was taking a group of guests through Pentridge Prison when the group heard a spinechilling shout "GET OUT"echo through the corridors. Read Story
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HM Prison Pentridge was built in 1851 and closed on May 1 1997 in Coburg.
HM Prison Pentridge was Victoria's main gaol and was split into like A - Short and long-term prisoners .. Show More..
From the time spent inside by some of Australia's most notorious criminals to the anecdotes and lived experiences of thousands of people over several generations; our explorative t.. Show More..
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❊ What's On ❊
➼ National Trust: Pentridge Prison Tours
➼ Article: Ghost Sighting at Chopper Read's Pentridge Cell
➼ Pentridge Prison: B or H Division Tours - Hours & Tickets
❊ Address ❊
⊜ Corner Pentridge Boulevard and Champ Street Coburg 3058 View Map
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ HM Pentridge Prison
➼ www.wikipedia.org/HM_Prison_Pentridge
➼ History of Pentridge Jail | Moreland City Council
➼ Pentridge Prison Tours
➼ www.pentridgecoburg.com.au
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ Adina Apartment Hotel - Pentridge
➼ Coburg Lake Reserve
➼ Pentridge Coburg
➼ Pentridge Prison - inside out
➼ Prisons in Victoria
➼ The Interlude - Pentridge
➼ Pentridge Prison: Division A, B, and H2 - Open & Tours
➼ Tours: Pentridge Prison: Division A, B, and H2
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