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Closure of Fleet Prison
- When
- 1842
- Where
- Fleet Prison
Fleet Prison was closed in 1842 by Act of Parliament, leading to the relocation of inmates to the Queen's Bench Prison.
Fleet Prison, established in 1197, was closed in 1842 pursuant to an Act of Parliament. Inmates were relocated to the Queen's Prison. The prison was sold to the Corporation of the City of London in 1844 and demolished in 1846.
Sources
- Fleet Prison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-30
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