Fleet Prison
Fleet Prison was a notorious London prison by the side of the River Fleet. The prison was built in 1197, was rebuilt several times, and was in use until 1844. It was demolished in 1846.
"Pray remember ye poor debtors": inmates of the Fleet Prison beg passers by for alms | |
| Coordinates | 51°30′58″N 0°6′18″W |
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| Status | Closed |
| Security class | debtor's prison, contemnor's prison |
| Population | 300, plus families |
| Opened | 1197 |
| Closed | 1846 |
| Warden | See below |
| Street address | off Farringdon Street |
| City | London |
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| Notable prisoners | |
| John Donne, Theodore of Corsica | |
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