The Blue plaque on the former site of the prison in London that was known as The Clink. The Clink was a notorious prison in Southwark, England which functioned from the 12th century until 1780 either deriving its name from, or bestowing it on, the local manor, the Clink Liberty. The Clink was possibly the oldest men’s prison and probably the oldest women’s prison in England. photo by J.P.Lon
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The Blue plaque on the former site of the prison in London that was known as The Clink.

The Clink was a notorious prison in Southwark, England which functioned from the 12th century until 1780 either deriving its name from, or bestowing it on, the local manor, the Clink Liberty. The Clink was possibly the oldest men’s prison and probably the oldest women’s prison in England.

photo by J.P.Lon

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  11. gnostix1 said: I had no idea “The Clink” originated in a specific place ‘till I stumbled upon while looking for The Globe.
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    cool! my flatmate and I went there when we lived...a worthwhile little tour.
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    This. Is badass.
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    So this is hilarious. Not because it’s...is awful. Besides that though,
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