Clink Prison Museum

We came to the clink not for blood and guts but for an insight into what prison life was like in the 1800, if you have got time to read there is alot of information available, a small museum with a lot of information packed in, if you are into crime and punishment then its well worth a visit.

The saying "thrown in the clink" is universal i hear and read it everywhere, while traveling around london with my family i found the source of this phrase..."the clink prison" a museum dedicated to medieval crime and punishment and one of the most notoriuos of all london prsions! While the museum is small it houses huge amounts of infomation and the kids loved the fact they could touch and play with all the exhibits, it makes a real change from the in your face attractions that seem to be all over the place these days. my eledest was taken aback by the gruesome stories and facts and my little ones were just thrilled they could "chop my head off at the end" you can buy a history guide which for 2 pounds gives you a welath of knowledge and loads of great picture for the kids home work. There were a few disgruntled customers who thought it was not all it was cracked up to be but i think they must have thought it was a themepark...ahah. we got in on the 12 pound family ticket and had 45 minutes of fun for the whole family. It taakes some imagination but with lovely infomative staff and the right attitude i do not see how anyone could complain about this gem right next to the thames. Worth checking out.