Francis Howard Greenway, Newgate Jail, Bristol, and Richard Savage white plaque

This white commemorative plaque records: Site of Newgate Jail Francis Greenway - Father of Australian Architecture imprisoned here in 1812. Richard Savage - Poet & Playwright died here in 1743

Francis Howard Greenway, known as the "Father of Australian Architecture," was an influential architect who designed many iconic buildings in Australia; he was temporarily imprisoned at Newgate Jail in 1812 before his relocation to Australia. Richard Savage, a poet and playwright of the early 18th century, is remembered for his literary works despite leading a tumultuous life; he died in poverty at Newgate Jail in 1743.