Special Girls

Above the entrance of the gate are the words "special girls", this harks back when this was one of the entrances to the very strict Victorian school.  The building behind the gate wasn't always a school however, its earlier history was as a detention centre where prisoners were held prior to being sent to prison.  As is becoming the norm in inner London it is now expensive apartments.

Monopoly - Jail

Monopoly - Go directly to jail, do not pass go, do not collect salary.
Throw a double to get out or have a get out of jail free card.

Pentonville prison was completed in 1842 and was a model for a further54 prisons built over the next 6 years.
Conditions vastly better and healthier than at Newgate, that is was designed to replace, although Newgate only closed in 1902. Condemned prisoners were now housed in a new wing at Pentonville. The last execution took place 6 July 1961.

Rooms Available

Cosy room, security assured, meals included. Special status includes 'at her majesties pleasure'.