Clink Prison
Type: Location
As of November 2026, Clink Prison has been mentioned in one podcast episode on History Hit (Nov 2025).
The Clink was a prison in Southwark, England, which operated from the 12th century until 1780. The prison served the Liberty of the Clink, a local manor area owned by the Bishop of Winchester rather than by the reigning monarch. As the Liberty owner, the Bishop kept all revenues from the Clink Liberty, and could put people in prison for failing to make their payments. As the Bishop, he could also imprison heretics. The Clink prison was situated next to the Bishop's London-area residence of Winch
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on History Hit |
Who talks about Clink Prison on podcasts?
Katie Wign brought up Clink Prison; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on History Hit.
- We Explored the Hidden Medieval City of London | Full Series on History Hit (Nov 2025) — Katie Wign