Noun
A house of correction for the confinement of disorderly persons; -- so called from a hospital built in 1553 near St. Bride's (or Bridget's) well, in London, which was subsequently a penal workhouse.
Source: Webster's dictionarySherry was preceded in death by both her parents, infant daughters, Cindy and Larena; son Greg Stryker, brother Ray Bridewell. Source: Internet
He asked Gilbert for permission to use his idea; although Gilbert offered to write the book, Sondheim had Weidman in mind. citation Saturday Night was shelved until its 1997 production at London's Bridewell Theatre. Source: Internet
Police, still concerned, called for help from the Bridewell station and the demonstrators were dispersed with two people arrested for disorderly conduct and assaulting police officers. Source: Internet
Two revivals were staged that year, one in London, at the Bridewell Theatre, and one in Los Angeles, at the Matrix Theatre. Source: Internet