Examples of 'fleet prison' in a sentence

Meaning of "fleet prison"

fleet prison: This phrase historically refers to a former prison in London known for its harsh conditions and infamous prisoners, often used in literature and discussions about the criminal justice system

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Wright was committed to the Fleet prison.
The Fleet prison is no place to bring a young man into.
I will become a bankrupt and live out my days in the Fleet Prison.
Fleet Prison was a notorious London prison by the side of the River Fleet.
I want you to take me to the Fleet Prison.
He 's in the Fleet prison this very minute.
The Earl is presently detained at the Fleet Prison.
It 's said they will attack Fleet Prison and set free the prisoners.
The adolescent Percy was imprisoned in the Fleet Prison.
During the 18th century, Fleet Prison was mainly used for debtors and bankrupts.
He returned two years later and was incarcerated for 17 years in the Fleet prison.
Tom is confined to the Fleet Prison for debt.
Neither work was completed, because of his imprisonment in the Fleet Prison.
In 1543, however, Hoby was briefly held in the Fleet Prison on suspicion of heretical beliefs.
His habits were irregular, and in 1751 his debts drove him to the Fleet prison.

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John was transferred to the Fleet Prison in London.
Charles sued his father, who was jailed in Fleet Prison for debt.
Pray remember ye poor debtors, inmates of the Fleet Prison beg passers by for aims.

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