The Bridewell Explained

The Bridewell was a prison in Edinburgh, Scotland, built by Robert Adam in 1791.[1]

The remains of the prison can still be seen built into the bottom part of the Scottish Government building on Regent Road.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robert Adam and the Edinburgh Bridewell - Home. sites.scran.ac.uk.
  2. Web site: Robert Adam - Edinburgh Bridewell - Castle Style Scheme As Built. 2021-02-08. sites.scran.ac.uk.

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