Långholmens spinnhus, Former women's prison and spinning house on Långholmen island, Sweden
The Långholmens spinnhus building stands on a narrow island north of Södermalm, with stone walls rising above the surrounding landscape.
Established in 1649 through royal decree, this institution operated as a correctional facility for women until its transformation into a general prison in 1825.
Female inmates learned practical skills such as spinning yarn and sewing, reflecting the Swedish approach to rehabilitation through productive labor.
The facility expanded multiple times between 1746 and 1808 to accommodate up to 500 inmates, introducing new workshops for various trades.
This institution held Hanna Hansdotter, who became the last person in Sweden to receive a death sentence for witchcraft charges.
Inception: 1649
GPS coordinates: 59.32075,18.02661
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:24
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