Grey Street Prison

Grey Street Prison is a prison in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe and has an elevation of 1,338 metres. Grey Street Prison is situated nearby to the suburb Makokoba, as well as near Bradfield.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe

Museum

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The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Leopold Takawira Avenue. Designed by architect James Whalley, the museum officially opened in 1964, the museum contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world. Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is situated 1¼ km southeast of Grey Street Prison.

Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

Church

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The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the name given to a temple that is affiliated with the Catholic Church and serves as the seat of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is situated 1½ km southwest of Grey Street Prison.

The Cenotaph

Memorial

The Cenotaph is a war memorial in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, commemorating personnel who died in the world wars and subsequent conflicts. Located in the gardens of the Bulawayo Post Office, it was dedicated "To Our Glorious Dead" in 1921, but was later unveiled by Edward, Prince of Wales in 1925. The Cenotaph is situated 1 km southwest of Grey Street Prison.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bulawayo and Makokoba.

Bulawayo

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Bulawayo is a relaxed, elegant industrial city with wide tree-lined boulevards, in western Zimbabwe. Several World Heritage sites, including historic monuments from the precolonial era and national parks, are within an hour's drive from Bulawayo, making it a great tourist destination.

Makokoba

Suburb

Makhokhoba is a suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was the first black African township in the city. The suburb is named after the actions of Mr Fallon, the Native Commissioner, who used walk around with a stick.

Bradfield

Suburb

Bradfield is a neighbourhood in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bradfield is situated 3½ km south of Grey Street Prison.

Grey Street Prison

Type: Prison
Category: government building
Location: Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude

-20.147° or 20° 8′ 49″ south

Longitude

28.58988° or 28° 35′ 24″ east

Elevation

1,338 metres (4,390 feet)

Open location code

5GFCVH3Q+6X

GeoNames ID

10942274

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