On the run: Napoleon's lost legions were the first escapees from Perth Prison
© Granger/Shutterstock The sailors, who included privateer captains and crews, were, by the nature of their calling, a daring and resourceful bunch. Sign up for our newsletter and let our nostalgia team take you on a trip back in time Thank you for signing up to our Nostalgia newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Napoleon’s lost legions were the cunning instigators of some great escapes from Perth prison. The prison’s old C Hall was part of the original Perth prison which housed the French prisoners when it was known as the Depot. Built in 1811-12, its...
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