Bridewell

Even the great men of Babylon must now receive the same law from the conquerors that they used to give to the conquered: "Take the mill-stones and grind meal (v. 2), set to work, to hard labour" (like beating hemp in Bridewell), "which will make thee sweat so that thou must throw off all thy head-dresses, and uncover thy locks."

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

I was searching for significance in everything as I re-read, for example the "Bridewell" charade.

Jane Eyre A-Wandering in Search of Family Victoria Janssen 2010

To troops needing quarters the committee turned over the empty houses in the city, or those that were "least liable to be injured;" coarse sheets were ordered for the straw beds in the barracks; the upper story of the "Bridewell" was converted into a laboratory or armory for repairing guns and making cartridges; and all necessary details provided for as far as possible.

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Henry P. Johnston

This time Jurgis was bound for the "Bridewell," a petty jail where Cook

The Jungle Upton Sinclair 1923

This time Jurgis was bound for the "Bridewell," a petty jail where Cook County prisoners serve their time.

The Jungle 1906

"Bridewell," he said ten minutes later, when, upon Aunt Ruth's objecting to it being done indoors, the lieutenant invited him to come outside for

Cleek, the Master Detective Thomas W. Hanshew 1885

It was opened in 1794, and was originally designed only as a kind of Bridewell; but having suitable accommodations for several descriptions of prisoners, it was applied to their different circumstances.

Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. Or, The Rambles And Adventures Of Bob Tallyho, Esq., And His Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, Through The Metropolis; Exhibiting A Living Picture Of Fashionable Characters, Manners, And Amusements In High And Low Life (1821) John Badcock 1823

Who knew that the Bridewell Theatre had a Victorian swimming pool lurking under the floor?

This week's new theatre 2011

The Royal Exchange burnt this day, as did Bridewell Prison.

Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011

The Royal Exchange burnt this day, as did Bridewell Prison.

Exit the Actress Priya Parmar 2011