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If
you fancy a day out with a difference then Bodmin Jail is the place
for you.
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| Prisoners
were often kept in cramped conditions |
The
prison dates back to 1776. The public executions were always guaranteed
crowd pullers in years gone by.
The
hangings retreated behind doors in 1862.
The
large 18th century structure towers above you as you drive into
the car park. Look closely and you can see faces staring back at
you from the old jail windows.
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| Gloomy
underground passages paint the picture of life in the past at
Bodmin Jail |
As
you enter the jail and walk down the stairs the air begins to cool.
The jail doesnt need pyro-technics to enhance the experience, you
can sense the past just by walking around.
You
can visit the condemned cell and some grisly exhibits telling of
the lives and imprisonment of the inmates of Bodmin Jail.
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| Two
women in the stocks ay Bodmin Jail |
The
last hanging took place as recently as 1909.
The
Crown Jewels and Doomsday Book were stored here during the Great
War.
Opening
For
opening times call Bodmin Jail on 01208 76292
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