A fascinating post entitled, “Little Dorrit, Dickens and Debt”, which explores the connection between Charles Dickens and the long demolished Debtors Prison. The prison appears in several of Dickens writings, including “Little Dorrit”. To read the post please follow this link, https://memoirsofametrogirl.com/2020/02/25/marshalsea-prison-remains-borough-history/.
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K Morris - Poet 
This is really fascinating, Kevin. Thank you for sharing.
You are welcome Gabriela. I’m glad you find it fascinating.
Its also sad to think of so many wasted lives, with people mouldering away behind prison walls over unpaid debts.
Best wishes, Kevin
Those people mouldering away behind prison walls over unpaid debts reminded me of a scene from Dostoyevsky. The whole thing made me think of Dostoyevsky. I do not know why. You are right. It’s very sad.
Best wishes,
Gabriela
Perhaps because Dostoyevsky penned “Crime and Punishment”? Funnily enough, I’m meeting a friend this evening who is a fan of Dostoyevsky. He has, I think read most of his novels, including “The Idiot” and “Crime and Punishment”.
A great share.
Thanks Robbie. Metro Girl’s blog has some other great posts also. I particularly enjoy the literary and historical ones. Best, Kevin
Thanks Kevin. I have followed.