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Prison break at the Oxford Castle

Allan Hall's his first job was at Oxford Castle prison. He was 16 years old.

He was an admin worker from 1946 to 1948 and then from 1950 to 1957 after a break for National Service.

For his 80th birthday he was granted a surprise visit to Oxford Castle Unlocked.

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