FLEET PRISON

famous jail which stood in Farring don, St., London; existed in Norman times; destroyed by Great Fire in 1666 and again during Gordon Riots in 1780; used for Star Chamber and Uae prisoners, debtors, and pts. marriages performed by disreputable or pseudo-parsons in or near Fleet Prison; suppre ed in 1754. reet, many newspa; offices; identified with journalism. sire Bet WOOD Lecph 56’ N., 3° 1° wee