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Dark London: The Clink Prison & Old Operating Theatre — Two Shocking Things To Do in London

Looking for things to do in London with a darker twist? Join us for a two-stop mini-adventure near London Bridge: first the Clink Prison Museum—often called London’s oldest and most notorious jail—then the Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret, where we dive into surgery before anaesthetic. Expect grisly stories, bite-size history, and easy directions so you can copy this route for your own day out. What’s inside: The Clink Prison Museum (Bankside): dungeons, punishments, and the origins of the phrase “in the clink.” The Old Operating Theatre Museum (St Thomas’ Church attic): 52 steps up to Europe’s oldest surviving surgical theatre (1822), with fast, pre-anaesthetic operations and the shift to antiseptic practice. Perfect if you’re searching hidden London, dark history, London Bridge attractions, or unique London museums beyond the usual sights. If you enjoy this, hit subscribe for more unusual London ideas and family-friendly adventures. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Clink Prison, London — Oldest & Most Notorious Jail 05:00 — Old Operating Theatre Museum — Surgery Before Anaesthetic #ThingsToDoInLondon #DarkHistory #LondonMuseums