Exploring an empty abandoned prison | FOUND REGGIE KRAY'S CELL | Blundeston Prison

Hey guys, so this is a different video but I wanted to put this video up in memory of this prison. It has been open for many years and they've finally decided to demolish it for housing. Just watching it back makes me upset because of all the memories that was held there. For any of you that want to know what cell Reggie was housed in, It was number 108. I forgot to edit in me saying it was his cell. Don't believe me? Here's proof - www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/...

[@Shybairnsgetnowt1]

Surprised to find that almost all of the comments on here are from ex cons. I was an officer at HMP Blundeston from 1996 - 2011, and they were the best years of my working life. The camaraderie between the staff was like nothing I’ve experienced anywhere else, and it really did make it a great place to work. Working in a Prison is NOTHING like serving a sentence in a Prison, despite some prisoners belief that it was. We got to go home at the end of the day after all. I met many truly dangerous, evil people at Blundeston, but I think it’s only right to point out that I also met many more who were pleasant, respectful and friendly. As Blundeston was an ‘overflow’ Prison for the London area, we had prisoners from quite literally all over the world, some of whom had been caught bringing drugs into any one of the major London airports. There are good and bad in every race, religion and society, and I’m a firm believer that sometimes good people do bad things, often forced into committing crimes as an absolute last resort. Finally I would like to point out that, regardless of what the media reports, being in Prison is NOT like a hotel. The prisoners have lost their liberty, the food is ok but definitely not great, and the living conditions are pretty bad. I spent the last few years of my career working on the Therapeutic Community, helping a small number of prisoners look at how and why they ended up in prison, and what they needed to change to ensure they didn’t return. It was without doubt the most rewarding time I spent in HMPS, and if any of you have any questions about HMP Blundeston, I’d be happy to try to answer them for you.

[@kalifahkreol]

Just because we leave prison… Doesn’t necessarily mean prison leaves us. The fact that I instantly recognised the pictures of J-Wing… And could also easily remember and identify my old cell as well as others. Granted that staff didn’t serve time and got to go home at the end of the shift unlike prisoners. But on the flipside when I was released from prison… Sitting in my office in Bank, London in 2012 I became aware of the prison being closed down, I began to search for ex Staff for Blundesten … Finding many out of jobs and looking for work. For us ex convicts it just serves as a reminder that the line between good and bad is very thin… And that even though prison is a part of us, it doesn’t have to dictate your future. Still… Would still love to know what in particular got the prison shutdown? I heard rumours but never saw anything confirmed?

[@andisadler2897]

Fuck off Screw, try telling it from behind the door side. Food is shite always has been. You dont get enough. Go to bed starving,lose weight unless you can buy with private cash. Drugs everywhere,people selling anything for a few smokes even their chicken leg on a Sunday. The cleaners are stuck so far up the officer asses its unreal. Tell them about the suicides in the prisons late 80s before the days of toilets in cells and enhanced, tvs in cells, slop out,cockroaches,the stink down whole landing, people slashing up in cells,blood everywhere, crying all night, then found hung in the morning. People banging on doors screaming let me out etc when jail was jail!!. Tell them the truth! 3 in a cell all using same bowl to wash in,Then the banging on doors when the jails local football team scored on a tiny AM radio wired upto a PP9 only of course.

[@h-t.p.24]

@@andisadler2897 Chill out, not all screws where bad. Don't get me wrong some of them where evil twisted fuckers who where worse than a lot of the inmates but there where a few fair ones along the way. Lets face it it was our fault we where banged up .

[@andisadler2897]

@@h-t.p.24 I never said all screws were bad but some were. Mess was open at dinner time and screws would go and get pissed up, then come back to finish their shifts and start on cons etc.. You know it went on but i agree some decent screws who would go out of their way to help you. The evil ones were mostly old borstal screws ex army types. Who just hated everyone.

[@patkearney9320]

Don't know you but you seem a decent sort there's good Convicts there's good screws. Best of luck to you Regards Eire32

[@rbond708]

When I visited I found graffiti that read “they can lock the locks but they can’t stop the clocks.” What a fascinating place.

[@justluke8836]

Another that was behind the doors was keeping it real behind the steel.

[@brianedwards9080]

@The fastest milkman in the West So what did you do to get sent to prison bro.

[@dannyzerafa1830]

I was in this prison for 2years some of my best times in that place 2004 till 2006 met some really decent people in there I could tell you a lot about that place was not that bad when I was there one scew his name was steals he was alright and the ozzy screw tall girl can't remember her name she was alright as well met some really good mates in there

[@russellbranch782]

My friend was there for about a year and never talked about his experiences. I would drive from London to visit him. He is dead now but this video has brought back memories of him and made me weep. RIP Edward - a true friend to me.

[@andrewmann2724]

Spent about seven years in total there, 1992-1995, 1996-97 and 2001-2003. Never seen a prison like it for parties, drugs, hooch, and violence. Sad to see it puled down.

[@kkhan7862]

Why u sad you should be happy it's getting demolished you was locked up in there

[@davidbillyard6629]

@@kkhan7862 Some people prefer living in institutions. I’ve been in a few psychiatric hospitals and around 20 years ago people would self admit for this reason.

[@carlwilson8835]

I was there 94-97 so you were there when I was, By far the best prison I had been to, I was c cat close to the end of my sentence, I could have moved but I stayed put finished off there.

[@frazerbond3413]

night sav press the button wait in the cue so you could get out your cell for 5 mins, i was on c wing started on f wing moved to c second floor . my cell looked over the football pitch and induction wing. All the gym equipment had to be packed up under the stage after you were finished. Dont miss them days at all thank fuck i grew up, just realised i already posted on this

[@deanmatthews1220]

Boris is going to need all these prisons soon dont no why they are all getting pull down

[@syxs621]

I actually miss jail, structure and routine ....I’m not very good at life ...

[@kevphillips02]

You can do it. Don't quit

[@andisadler2897]

God bless you my child. Nothing wrong with abit of R and R when things outside get abit much. Ive done it loads of times just refused bail and gone to jail. Done it to get away from mad women and junkie lifestyle and give my head a break. Was in court.once.and this woman judge almost collapsed when i said take me to jail lol, old bastrd. She was determined to bail me i said no. Kept refusing bail . Got few months lie down.and.walk out at court for time served when sentancing day came. Makes perfect sense.to me. Many times.ive popped to the local shop for some bread etc.and not been seen for a few months lol. Now they know why.

[@andisadler2897]

@BOSS_RUN THEMUFFINMAN I cannot believe this comment. The kid needs help and councilling as hes institutionalised thats for sure. It does get better over time. Think about ones family if you are heading back to the big house as they all do time too, long day long bus journeys just to visit, kids asking when daddies coming home and what do you tell them etc its no good. Keep your chin up pal, i totally understand what your saying although others dont. The army would be good for you forget that jail life crap. Peace to you.

[@brianedwards9080]

Are you serious bro?

[@markwall330]

Good luck my friend god bless you

[@trebor9711]

I was Ghosted out of Coldingley back to Brixton two days before Christmas 3yrs into my Sentence without any property nothing. And Jan 2nd moved up to Blunderston for the last 6mths of my Sentence and I hated every single day I was there I refused to work so they would move me on, but no joy they just banged me up for the last 6 moon. I for one am not sorry its been closed, it was a very depressing place.

[@carlwilson6747]

I have been to southern jails and northern ones, I found the southern ones were more relaxed, found blundeston easy jail but rough as any I have spent time in.

[@stephenyoung2843]

Was there 98-02 and worked on garden party with great bunch of lads and gaffa Mick.Seeing this brought back a lot of memories and made me quite emotional remember you guv

[@kevphillips02]

Anyone know what the music is?

[@tommylee1884]

i was there untill 2011 i was shipped out to hmp wayland. while i was there at blundeston i was on c wing but none of the cells hat toilets only h wing which was induction the newer wing that was shown was for lifers i think. there was one more wing with toilets but it was 4 ment to a cell. on my wing you either pressed the bell and they opened the cell door elecronically then you had 8 minutes to do your buisiness and return to your cell. you could wait hours as the whole wing would press theur bell to be let out and only one inmate was permitted to be let out at any one time so you had a bucket to go toilet in. alot of people would piss in a bottle and throw it out the window. summer time you had to keep your window shut cos the piss thrown out would stink. that corridoor whith the library we called it bond street cos its where all deals was done. if you needed anything illigal you went to bond street. 12 yrs 9mths i wasted in hm prisons my last sentence. this lockdown lark due to covid isnt hard. i have internet. sky plus. unlimeted access to a phone. can go to the shop eat well and have a leg over. when i start to feel bored i remind myself of the 12 yrs 9mths proper lockdown i did

[@edwardburnsen-hicks2721]

TL spot on. Many have or never will have slopped out.

[@DavidSmith-ul4ns]

I think my old man was on c wing he got out in 2004/5

[@stevesoultrain928]

I was a inmate here 90 to 92 with reg he was a good man RIP and for prisons this was a good jail as in a good release programme

[@brianedwards9080]

What did you do to get sent there?

[@stevebell395]

U suck him off

[@davidfelix2594]

Stroked your middle leg for you did he?

[@adambob1492]

woz on D-wing , was last person in my cell when it shut ,was moved to wandsworth which was no were near as good!, been all over the country but here it was just diffrent, alot calmer and respectfull... Brunning...

[@davidgraham6434]

This Nick had a pretty good reputation, back in the day, it offered some good courses.

[@justluke8836]

I was in there for over a year 2007-onwards d-3 cant remember the last number. It wasnt a bad prison, baxter as my personal officer and his dad that was the head of the gym. Some very good and bad memories of this place.

[@brianedwards9080]

What were you in for?

[@alanmctavish4802]

Just luke@ it looks more like an open jail. The first thing a noticed was how small the wings were, like an old borstal. And built in 1963 i wouldnt be suprised if thats what it used to be. It does not look anything like a maximium security jail. And looks easy to escape from if you really wanted to. Maybe not easy but it could be done without to much preperation! Some jails arnt meant to be hard, but some screws dont see it like that. Thats why theres always a few that bully cons.

[@Gypsy-phoenix579]

I was there 3 weeks before it closed I was a listener and in my opinion it was the best prison I have been to. Also Induction was A wing and the cells next to the hospital is for people that get let out into the community to work

[@richolinger6187]

We used to live here in the early 80s... the old boy was a screw here. I remember him Talking abt reggie kray,but wasnt interested back then. Do miss the estate and surroundings.was a lovely walk around the woods and lake. Only visited once since moving.good times.

[@technologyleaks9072]

Having just visited on the 18/08/2022 I can sadly say that all that remains is the prison fencing. It’s quite sad 😞

[@trebor9711]

Sad? are you Mad? Horrible Horrible Place I hated everyday there.

[@davidfelix2594]

So how does that link you provided to an article in the Daily Mirror provide proof that his cell was 108? The article doesn't even mention this nick at all, it's just some rubbish about Reggie trying to invent some sort of egg slicer!

[@alanmctavish4802]

Its the smallest jail i have ever seen. Nearly every room was called a wing? The english system is like that. A think it was just the visiting room that wasnt a wing lol it was built a bit strange. There wings only held 50 cons. In scotland and most other big old english jails theres at least 200 cons in a wing. And if there doubled up its 400. Barlinnie in glasgow is huge and is holding at least 1650 cons, but was built to hold 950. So there is about 700 to much. Most jails dont even hold 700 never mind 1650. And its to get worse

[@Kalus_Saxon]

Should of handed it over to the mod to house all the homeless vets.. I bet all the new houses have been filled by the “new brits”

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

Put the homeless in a disused prison... the place where we literally punish the worst in our society..... good solution mr england.

[@pooooornopigeon]

​@zaphodbeeblebrox9109 With your two heads you couldn't come up with a more puerile comment could you ?

[@DavidSmith-ul4ns]

My dad was in here early 2000s I used to come see him from London with my Nan. It’s mad how prisons are full and yet they knock them down! Wasn’t even that old!

[@truthhitman7473]

You didn't show A-Wing, where Reggie Kray was. I know. I was there 1993-1994

[@brianedwards9080]

What did you do to go to prison?

[@edwardburnsen-hicks2721]

Thought as much to be fair. First I thought how would you know what cell mr kray was in. Not recorded only at the time outside your door or in the office an that gets wiped straight after. I love the English I'm one myself an most can't LIE straight in bed an why I bother with no fker.

[@edwardburnsen-hicks2721]

@@brianedwards9080 . He minded his own biz to go to prison.

[@JJLewin1]

I think you will find Reggie Kray was in cell 116 not 108. The paperwork you have is from another prison (Wayland)

[@jordanbeales9749]

Spirit Knights Paranormal Investigators Oh right okay, my mistake!

[@jasonantigua6825]

Spirit Knights Paranormal Investigators I was there when Reg Kray was there.

[@jamesfrost4793]

DAVID OWEN WINTER no you fucking weren’t cos I was!!

[@justcallfrank0089]

You sure he was not sending it to wayland. Anyway. Ones pad 08

[@edwardburnsen-hicks2721]

All cells look the same esp in the heads I used to look at.

[@jasonantigua6825]

Spent 2 days in that seg unit too

[@kevm4035]

1992 I remember Reggie Kray there/remember bond street! Had no idea it closed.

[@stevesoultrain928]

I was in there with reggie as prisons go it was a ok prison

[@brianedwards9080]

I know reggie was in for murder, What did you do?

[@brianedwards9080]

What did you do to get sent there? I find it all so interesting.

[@kevm4035]

I recieved 14yrs for armed robberies discovered Blunderston had alot of vile rapist, was transferred out after beating one and spent the remainder of my sentence in the Dispersal system.

[@jamescurtis5787]

I was there 76-77 and it was a good nick. Worked in the tailors and the only downside of that was Skinner, the civvy in charge.

[@rbond708]

James Curtis that’s really interesting! How was life there? I had a look around in 2016 when it shut down, crazy to think of all the history there.

[@andisadler2897]

@Katelyn Nicole Davis Art & Edits he means the civilian worker in charge of the workshop was named skinner.lol. Civilians in womens jails are the best have affairs n.lot. Electrician civilian with his prisoner apprentice, easy life! For both.parties. He gets his leg over and she will be looked after with stuff from outside.

[@brianedwards9080]

What did you do to get sent there in the first place?

[@jamescurtis5787]

@@brianedwards9080 Things I shouldn't

[@brianedwards9080]

@@jamescurtis5787 I am sure blundeston was a lifers finishing off prison back in the day.

[@amoal1996]

A lot of ex.cons in this comment section.. Didn't expect that lol

[@danielfoxall8758]

Where is this place is it in london

[@jordanbeales9749]

No it's in Blundeston which is in Suffolk. However, they've knocked half of the prison down already :(

[@robertglennon657]

This is where we should be putting the chanel jumpers.

[@briskj2747]

I was in there for nearly 2 years,back early 2000,whys it closed down..

[@BIG-DEE-EASTMIDDZ]

this still here ? or it gone now

[@seanbongs]

I did my time in the northwest Hindley and forest bank, to old for that game now

[@brianedwards9080]

Hey Paul so when were you there? Did you meet a few characters?

[@hayley_joannaperkins5421]

What dit people get sent down for I do not think that they was all in for murder and how long did reg do in this place and did Ron do any time in this place

[@justcallfrank0089]

That paper means he was on the ones paid 08.

[@kindsoul1981]

i was there 2012......g302 4 man bang up different even bck then.....

[@justcallfrank0089]

Shut up

[@kindsoul1981]

@@justcallfrank0089 you idiot mummys boy

[@benperry7726]

Anyone remember going to the library and its on bond street?

[@jooksiejuice3286]

3yrs there on g wing. I remember bond st just outside the dinner hall u could get anything there. 94-97 Ronnie knight was there also

[@benperry7726]

@@jooksiejuice3286 I was there in 2007 and got shipped out to high point.

[@kindsoul1981]

@@jooksiejuice3286 i was g wing too 2012 g302 4 man bang up

[@justluke8836]

I remember bond street, everybody walking to education 1st thing in the mornings and afternoons. Could use the library as the person running it had sex with one of the prisoners so it was closed for ages.

[@kalifahkreol]

Bamboo Monkey I swear that was around 2011-ish... I remember one madness kicked off on Bond Street right by staid and the gym. One guy got shanked in his eyeball, proper hung out of his eye socket... I will never forget that day 😂💀

[@nicholassmith6918]

Mad I was in here for 4 years they went in my old cell on the lifer wing, both my friends who have sadly passed was next door. Had some ups and downs in there Mrs hunt was the best screw about haha

[@Dannydawson537]

Didn’t know it had closed down , nearly went there on my sentence great vid son well don’t extremely interesting

[@stevesoultrain2406]

I was there in 1990 serving 9 years mad seeing this

[@kkhan7862]

Even watching this is depressing imagine all them prisoners who must have been locked up here through the years they must have went through hell you rather die with a heartattack then be sent to somewhere like this an be caged up like an animal its truly a dogs life inside

[@BRB592]

Was one of the last prisoners to leave the lifer unit and moved to HMP peterbough great cat c prison easy going even the prison officers were crying when they announced it’s closer

[@edwardburnsen-hicks2721]

I've just seen my old cell. Double glazing.

[@iansettle7764]

Why did it close 😕 i heard it was a vp jail is that true ✌️💚😈🇬🇧

[@kelly6801]

They tried to send me here. Went Wellingborough instead and got my d cat to ford in Brighton which is by far the best prison I've been and I've been to more than 10

[@barkhadhassan4378]

Does anybody remember mr gadge

[@Rivaboyz1987]

I was an inmate hear in 2006-2012 grate prison I got my city and gills level 1&2 in ark mig & tig welding loved that welding workshop shout out to mark Mike and mick top gov’s dunno how they put up with us all in there 😭I was on the 1s on 4 wing dunk a year on f wing as well in the 4 man dorms

[@gutz323]

The dramatic music is a bit over powering Lol!😂

[@frankiemalkin6506]

My mate did time here, he was reggie"s boy. He said the food was horrible, but he did enjoy a good toad in the hole every now and again.

[@stevebell395]

Sucking him off

[@carlwilson6747]

ahahahaha

[@frazerbond3413]

wow, i was in here, started off on f wing in a 4 man cell then got moved upstairs to a 2 man cell and then eventually ended up on c wing where i was the cleaner on the 2nd floor, it looks a lot more depressing than it actually was. Well maybe

[@jordanbeales9749]

That's so interesting to hear that! Yup It does, it's sad isn't it :(

[@jasonantigua6825]

frazer bond I was on f wing too ! Way back in 92 I was in a 2 man cell on the 2s

[@jasonantigua6825]

frazer bond I work in the paper shop

[@frazerbond3413]

i didnt like f wing and sharing cells much prefured it when i got on c wing. I was a cleaner which on c wing was good cause you were out of your cell most of the day but wasnt the most pleasant, because it was slop out and there was always shit all over the toilets!! But i hope life turned out better for you jason after you left

[@justluke8836]

It was all about single cell bang up, although i hated the night san system.

[@kevm4035]

1st electric operated jail I ever entered (sad times!)

[@kevm4035]

@@terrencesimpson3910 Remember the food being OK but did'nt stay long gpt transfered to Parkhurst and spent the whole sentence in various dispersals-Don't plan going back,hope same for you.👍

[@kevphillips02]

The music is incredibly evocative.

[@brianedwards9080]

its a sad and depressing video with that crap playing.

[@jordanbeales9749]

It’s only music, calm it Kermit 😂

[@kevphillips02]

@@brianedwards9080 it is sad and depressing because you are a depressed individual not because the music is depressing.

[@kevphillips02]

@@brianedwards9080 That is only you who is depressive, get some pills from your doc

[@dannyross9606]

keep your fuckin camera still so people can watch it

[@oliam123]

Surprized the pikeys havent been round for all the scrap metal

[@fuhrer6868oooooo]

Depressing video and music of a hell hole

[@jordanbeales9749]

What do you gain from commenting this?

[@fuhrer6868oooooo]

I gain nothing and everything! What do u gain from asking your question?

[@jordanbeales9749]

@@fuhrer6868oooooo Just want to know what your thought process is on why you’re spreading hate for no reason.

[@iansettle7764]

This is the ideal 👌 place for the immigrants, and you can't argue with that 😉

[@patkearney9320]

When's it gonna stop this Kray thing? You Brits love a villian that's ok! Except they weren't villians. Never pulled a top shelf job cut and killed to keep folk in fear. Snappy dresser's sure. If they grew up in Ireland there life would have been very different in the sixties in Ireland it took more than a sharp suit to impress.

[@flolot]

Nice building and history, bad filming

[@norbertalbertz3918]

Infamous north end London gangster Reggie McCray done time in that penitentiary

[@luckyduck6710]

Norbert Albertz.It's Reg Kray not McCray ,he was from the east end of London ,died in 2000 after he was released on compassionate grounds he lived for 3 weeks after 32 Yrs in prison.

[@davidowenwinter3111]

Wrong !! Reg was realesed in August 2000 and died October 1st 2000 so he was free 8 weeks not fucking 3!! Prick k k k

[@luckyduck6710]

8 , ok ,and don't get so upset .Did you know Reg n Ron were getting clipped if they got a not guilty in 69? Fred Foreman said that

[@ebonymennell9597]

@@beakycole9211 and its east London not exesses div

[@simonyip5978]

Norbert Albertz it was Ritchie Klay and he had 2 brothers (Charlie and Ralphie) who were also in this very jail together back in 1969 when they done the double murders of Terry 'Wears a Cap' Kipling and Jack 'The Twat' McVitie in 1973. They was from Bethnal Wood estate in Roehampton in London E1. (West London). Their mum and dad were Annie 'CutYerHeadOff' Kayl (neé Frobisher) and Alby Boy 'GoodFella' Kaly. My mother's primary school teacher, well her old milkman, he knew the whole family and he ain't got nothing bad to say about em. As long as you stayed out of their way and you also had to put £2 in old money (40'- shillings in old pence approximately) into their Auntie Shirley 'ShirleyGirl' Hedges GPO Post Office Savings account at the post office on Osborne Street off Whitechapel High Street, every Friday.

[@joebloggs4061]

Bet reggie kray done some bumming in there