The Mint, Southwark: London's Lawless Refuge | Untangling Family History
Helen RimmerPublished on: 15/04/2026
Discover the history of The Mint in Southwark — a lawless sanctuary for debtors, home to a notorious workhouse, and an inspiration for Charles Dickens.
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