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Bridewell Royal Hospital
Connections
| Connections Sort descending | Author name | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | Elizabeth Sophia Tomlins | This was the day of her baptism at Bridewell Hospital Chapel
(where her elder brother had also been christened). She later wrote a poem on the death of the Rev. John Dobey, chaplain at Bridewell. Tomlins, Elizabeth Sophia, and Sir Thomas Edwyne Tomlins. Tributes of Affection. Longman and Dilly, 1797. 43-44 |
Timeline
1555
Bridewell Prison
, the first house of correction for vagrants and beggars, was established in the same building as the recently-founded Bridewell Royal Hospital
a residence for apprentices during their training.