Marshalsea
Marshalsea was a debtor's prison in Southwark, London best known for being the central location in Charles Dickens' book Little Dorrit.
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Debtor's prison - Southwark - London - Charles Dickens - Little Dorrit
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It is not known when the original prison was built but it must have been before 1381 as it is known that it was attacked during the Peasants' Revolt. In the 18th century, the prison was in disrepair and was demolished to be rebuilt nearby. It was eventually permanently demolished in 1849.
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1381 - Peasants' Revolt - 18th century - 1849
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