Lock Street Prison Secrets: Gallows, Ghosts & Forgotten Histories 🕯️🔒

Описание: Beneath East London’s bustling Lock Street lies a haunting past—one soaked in silence, shadows, and final footsteps. From the clang of iron bars to the chilling clunk of a gallows lever, this former prison bears witness to South Africa’s darker chapters.

In this gripping short documentary, journey through Lock Street Prison, where:
• Executions were carried out between 1882 and 1935
• Up to four prisoners were hanged at once
• A “last meal” preceded a walk through the trapdoor to death
• Women exclusively filled the cells between 1956 and 1980
• And in a surprising twist, the building was reborn in 1985 as a shopping mall and museum

🎥 Witness the death cell, the final walk, and the original gallows block—still echoing with the tension of history.

🔍 A must-watch for anyone drawn to true crime, dark heritage, and South African history. This is Lock Street as you’ve never seen it before: raw, eerie, and unforgettable.

📍Filmed on location in East London, South Africa
🎬 Produced by Tekweni Media
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