magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

The Verne Jailhouse Cafe to be precise. The Verne is an old prison on Portland (UK), situated within a military citadel. It was built in the mid-nineteenth century and became a prison in 1949 and remained so until 2014, when it converted to an immigration holding centre. Its due to reopen as a prison in July 2018. Within the area is The Jailhouse Cafe, a relatively modern building originally run by inmates and serving the public. At present it's run on a local community basis - I don't know whether it will return to inmates come the re-opening of the prison.
Anyway, I thought it might be a novel place to take some visiting friends - the views over Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay came highly recommended. Unfortunately it was rather misty during our visit and everyone wondered quite why I had taken them there. I enjoyed it though!
These shots show the surrounds and view (much dehazed). I assume the buildings shown will not form part of the reopened prison!
Posted more for your amusement than critique but feel welcome to comment as you see fit, it's always welcome.

Old Prison Buildings

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More Old Prison Buildings

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More to Do With The Harbour Than The Prison

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View Across The Old Harbour (A Former Naval Base)

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Weymouth Bay Beyond The Harbour Outer Wall

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The Jailhouse Cafe (right) and Surrounds

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photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

Well taken.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

That’s an interesting story and, apparently, an interesting place to visit. Nice photos, too.

Stephan G

If your friends did not appreciate the locale, then they should be made cellmates until they will appreciate the environs.

Your views are great. And wholly appreciated. Did you keep a shot with the weather as it was? It would serve for a comparison.

Thank you for taking us along.

hippi Loc: Sedalia MO

great pics In the Jailhouse Now by Jimmie Rodgers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3L2qf3q-ok

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Thanks for taking a look Stephen. Yes, got some of the foggy bay but cannot get to them at the moment.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Thanks for the link hippi - I thought my title had gone over everyone’s head. Good to know there’s a believer out there!

fergmark Loc: norwalk connecticut

I find your post very interesting. I believe the first and last would be quite nice in black and white.

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I used to live on the banks (100 meters from the water across a broad lawn) of the river Way in Byfleet, near Weybridge Surry. A delightful place.

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

You will know the old Brooklands track then, or rather, what’s left of it. We dropped some friends back to Hinchley Wood last week and drove through Weybridge on route to Chobham, where my brother lives. I lived in Richmond, Surrey, for the first twenty two years of my life. Small world. Thanks for dropping by.

JGW30033 Loc: Decatur GA

I really like #1 and #2. You might want to check the tilt on #2, The building looks like it is leaning to the right just a bit-but that my be my focus in the morning.

Gilbert

magnetoman Loc: Purbeck, Dorset, UK

Well I played with the tilt and the verticals and had to have a touch of one or the other it seemed! I couldn’t manage total correction - not sure why Gilbert.

ebrunner Loc: New Jersey Shore

Photographically, the second shot appeals to me most. The backstory however, goes well with the rest of the shots and gives us a good idea of the surroundings. If I ever get the chance to visit this area, I definitely want to go here. Like you, I would also want to have my camera with me. Highly interesting.
Erich