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Giltspur Street compter

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Giltspur Street compter

A prison for debtors. The picture is by George Shepherd, brother of Thomas.

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Giltspur Street compter

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Giltspur Street compter

Site of the Giltspur Street Compter, demolished 1854. The Corporation of the...

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Tothill Fields Prison

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