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published by on Sun, 16/08/2020 - 16:39

Hi,

Does anyone know if mugshots were taken in 1843, I found a court session for Middlesex where William Rawlings born 1806 did six months in Newgate for larceny. He stole a packet of tea!

Thanks Sue

Comments ..

Submitted by Pat Hase on Mon, 17/08/2020 - 16:28

I think it unlikely as early as that - I've seen some from the 1880s, but not from Newgate. I found his record on Findmypast - not sure how big the packet was to contain 35 ounces of tea - seems a strange amount!

Submitted by on Mon, 17/08/2020 - 19:40

Thanks Pat, now I know what you meant about him having a checkered past!