Bridewell Museum, Wymondham

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Bridewell Museum, Wymondham

Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 20 Mar 2011

'Bridewell' is a term for a prison that dates back to the time of Henry VIII. This building in Wymondham has been used as a women's prison, a police station and magistrate's court. It now houses the town's museum.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.570351
Longitude
1.116561