If I understand correctly what I was told when I visited Hobart last, the Prisoner Barracks = the town jail, and was later known as Hobart Prison, until it ceased operation circa early 1960s. This building stood in Campbell Street, up the hill from the docks, the Theatre Royal (first performance 1834), and the Royal Hobart Hospital. Further along, after the prison, is the Campbell Street Primary School, which was formerly the Trinity Burial Ground. Most of the prison has been demolished, but the the Chapel, the Old Supreme Court, the Judges Chambers, and the Gallows remain. They are now occupied by the National Trust of Tasmania, and there are regular tours. I went on such a tour, and found it well worth the time and the modest fee. The rest of the site, now demolished, is now occupied by an educational institution. The chapel (Penitentiary Chapel, I think I heard it referred to as) is surmounted by a tower, with a large clock, which has an interesting story of its own. As I recall, the chapel was completed about 1831. I don't recall the details of when other parts of the complex were built. Peter THOMAS Darwin, AUSTRALIA <pmthomas@bigpond.com> -----Original Message----- From: Carol [mailto:mayalli@optushome.com.au] Sent: Saturday, 14 January 2006 7:16 AM To: AUS-TAS-CONVICTS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Prisoner Barracks Hi All, Does any one know where the Prisoners Barracks were in 1823 near Hobart. Regards Carol Melbourne Australia ______________________________