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Introduction
The Clink Prison Museum is built upon
the original site of the Clink Prison. The Prison dates back to 1144
making it one of England’s oldest, if not the oldest Prison.
Visitors will experience a hands on educational experience allowing
them to handle original artefacts, including torture devices, as
well as the opportunity to view and hear the amazing stories of the
inmates and the notorious Southbank.
Owned by the Bishop of Winchester, The Clink Prison was used to
control the Southbank of London known as “The Liberty of The Clink”.
This area housed much of London’s entertainment establishments
including four theatres, bull-baiting, bear-baiting, inns and many
other darker entertainments.
The Clink Prison was only a small part of a vast
complex on the Bankside that the Bishop owned called Winchester
House. At one point in history Henry VIII planned to take control of
the palace and use it as his own. Parts of the Great Hall still
stand even today including the world famous Rose Arch Window
preserved by English Heritage.
Visitors to the area included
individuals such as William Shakespeare, King Henry VIII, Sir
Francis Drake, Geoffrey Chaucer and many more.
Why not explore the prison that gave its name to all
others?
The clink Prison.
Please note, unfortunately this
museum is not wheelchair friendly.
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