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Bawkins

A minor character mentioned in the Marshalsea.

minor

Also known as Bawkins

First appearance: vi the father of the marshalsea

See Bawkins in vi the father of the marshalseaBook page

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MPMr. PancksMRMr. RuggACArthur ClennamYJYoung John Chi…BBBrother BellowsBABawkins

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  • Legal and Investigative Support
  • Circumlocution Office and Society
  • Protagonist

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See Bawkins in vi the father of the marshalsea