An historic image showing Little Sanctuary Street, Westminster, London, UK as it once was. The right of sanctuary was retained by Westminster even after the dissolution of the monasteries (1540) Those in sanctuary were made to use a whittle (small knife) to eat their meals, and had to wear a distinctive badge. They could not leave the precinct at night , without the Dean's permission.

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Size: 5685px × 9000px
Photo credit: © Colin Waters / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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