Clerkenwell Catacombs
The Clerkenwell Catacombs are the bulk of what remains of the Clerkenwell House of Detention in London, England. The catacombs are an expanse of underground tunnels that would have been used as cells to hold inmates while they awaited trail. A number of prisons have stood on the site since 1616, but the catacombs date from 1844. The House of Detention was known for escape attempts, and one such attempt included a large explosion that killed a few and injured many others. Surprisingly though, this location is not said to be haunted by any stereotypical inmates; but rather by an old lady and a little girl, along with the lingering feeling of being watched. History A prison has existed on the site since 1616, with the property for the prison being aquired in 1615. The first prison was called the 'New Prison' and also went by 'Clerkenwell Bridewell'. This prison was built to take on the overspill from the other city prisons, but did face its own problems as dur...