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Description: | Bridewells were prisons used in the 18th century and early 19th century to house petty criminals. The popular name 'bridewell' derives from St Bride's Well, a holy well in the City of London, near which Henry VIII had a lodging of the same name. After Henry's death, this lodging was donated from the royal estates by Edward VI for use as a hospital. In the 18th century, the building was converted for use as a prison. | License: | http://www.bl.uk/services/copy/permission.html | Rights holder: | British Library | Source: | Collect Britain | Creator: | Clennell | Identifier: | http://www.collectbritain.co.uk/personal... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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