The Clink

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title: The Clink
text: The Clink was a prison in Southwark, England, which operated from the 12th century until 1780. The prison served the Liberty of the Clink, a local manor area owned by the Bishop of Winchester rather than by the reigning monarch. As the Liberty owner, the Bishop kept all revenues from the Clink Liberty, and could put people in prison for failing to make their payments. As the Bishop, he could also imprison heretics. The Clink prison was situated next to the Bishop's London-area residence of Winch
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description: Former prison in Southwark, London
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Clink
date created: 2004-10-23T00:40:11Z
date modified: 2024-09-04T08:05:39Z
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