Bodmin Jail Blog

Batty About Bats: A Half-Term Adventure at Bodmin Jail

6th Feb 2025

Bodmin Jail is more than just a historic site—it’s a vital sanctuary for some of Britain’s rarest bat species. Seven species, including the Common Pipistrelle, Brown…

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Vinegar Valentines: The Darker Side of Love at Bodmin Jail

5th Feb 2025

During the height of Valentine’s Day mania in the 19th and early 20th centuries, millions of cards were exchanged across Britain. But among…

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The Murder of Charlotte Dymond: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Justice at Bodmin Jail

4th Feb 2025

Charlotte Dymond, a dairy maid, had been brutally murdered near Rough Tor, her throat slashed in what many believed to be a crime of passion.…

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Beast of Bodmin colouring sheet download

6th Dec 2024

Get ready to embark on a captivating journey into the realm of mythical beasts. As we gear up to celebrate the mesmerising Beast of Bodmin Carnival on…

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Halloween Traditions and Their Origins

8th Oct 2024

The practice of trick-or-treating originates in the winding history of Samhain, where communities would leave food offerings at their doorsteps to appease restless spirits. English children would go ‘guiding’ or…

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