D Hall

D Hall is the oldest building in Victoria Prison. Viewing D Hall from Arbuthnot Road. The entrance to Central Magistracy is at the left corner of the photo. Upper Yard in front of D Hall. The high rise buildings are surrounding the prison. Upper Yard in front of D Hall is the exercise area for prisoners. D Hall corridor with wire meshes on the other side preventing prisoners to escape.

Viewing D Hall and the surrounding building from D Hall corridor. The ground floor of D Hall was converted into an office. Day Orderly Officer’s Office on the ground floor of D Hall. There is no air-conditioning system in Victoria Prison, so electrical fans were installed for better air ventilation. D Hall with old style brick vaulted ceiling.

Association cells on the second floor of D Hall. Cage-like gate design was used so the staff could observe the cell easily. Association cells on the second floor of D Hall. Cage-like gate design was used so the staff could observe the cell easily. Inside the associate cells on the second floor of D Hall. A few bunk beds were placed there. D Hall is the oldest hall in Victoria Prison. The building is over than a hundred years old with granite floor. D Hall is the oldest hall in Victoria Prison. The lamp stands were one of the early features of the building.