Bridewell Palace - Wikipedia
Bridewell Palace in London was built as a residence of King Henry VIII and was one of his homes early in his reign for eight years. Given to the City of London Corporation by his son King …
From Palace to Prison – a Short History of Bridewell
2017年1月21日 · Bridewell Palace was built for Henry VIII between 1515 and 1520. Its southern façade faced the Thames, its eastern face was on the banks of the River Fleet and it was …
The history of Bridewell - 19th Century Prison History
The first House of Correction was opened at Bridewell Palace in 1553 at the former residence of King Henry VIII. Houses of Correction, thereafter, became known as Bridewells. The name …
Henry VIII's forgotten palace in Central London that ended up ...
2022年5月15日 · Bridewell Palace became a focal point of British History even before it was finished. In 1522, the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V was hosted there and it was at …
In the past 500 years, Bridewell Palace has been many things: a royal residence, a prison, a school, a hospital. Now, all that remains of it is a replica gatehouse nestled on New Bridge …
Background - Bridewell Prison and Hospital - London Lives
Bridewell Prison and Hospital was established in a former royal palace in 1553 with two purposes: the punishment of the disorderly poor and housing of homeless children in the City of London.
Palace, Prison and Poorhouse | The story of Bridewell in the ...
2022年2月10日 · Bridewell Palace was built in the 16th century on the site of St Bride’s Inn, on the banks of the River Fleet. It was a huge site, spanning south from the existing gatehouse …