Clink Prison Museum Ticket in London
- The Clink was the most notorious medieval prison in London and is today the oldest prison in Britain
- Explore how the prison got its name and why it has become a slang term for all prisons worldwide
- Hear stories about the terrifying corruption of the jailers and the horrifying living conditions of their prisoners
- See ancient relics and try out old-school torture devices that were once used to torture and punish people
What to expect
Venture into the seedy history of Great Britain by availing tickets to enter the Clink Prison Museum, which was built where the Clink Prison once stood. There, you will learn about the oldest and most formidable prison that was voted by the British as the most notorious medieval prison to ever exist. As you explore the museum, you will hear unsettling tales of the terrifying corruption of the abhorrent jailers and the horrifying living conditions that they created for the inmates. You'll even get up close and personal with many of the prison's surviving artifacts, like the torture devices that the jailers used to "discipline" and manipulate their prisoners. You'll even learn how the prison got its name and why the word "clink" has become a slang term for jails. If you're interested in history, then visiting the Clink Prison Museum is going to be an informative, albeit macabre, adventure.
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