The British Army have been working to clear out, refurbish and transport beds from the...

Published: 6:21 pm April 18, 2020
Updated: 12:29 am March 8, 2026
Prison bed at former Isle of Wight  Prison to help battle  COVID-19. – UKNIP

The British Army have been working to clear out, refurbish and transport beds from the former Camp Hill prison on the Isle of Wight  to St Mary’s Hospital for use in the battle against COVID-19.

The now-disused prison, which closed its doors in 2013. For the first time in the best part of a decade, the doors to what was HMP Camp Hill have been opened.

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