Bodmin Jail Blog
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Unwrapping the Magic: The Origins of Santa's Reindeer
27th Nov 2023
The story of Santa's reindeer begins with the indigenous Sámi people, who have herded and domesticated reindeer for centuries. The Sámi, who reside in…
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A Dickensian Delight: Celebrating Christmas Victorian Style
20th Nov 2023
One of the most iconic symbols of a Victorian Christmas is the Christmas tree. Popularised by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, who were depicted with their family…
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100 Years, 100 Stories: Our brand new immersive exhibition
1st Feb 2023
Selina Wadge was 28 years old on Thursday 15th August 1887 when she left the condemned cell at Bodmin Jail and made the short walk to the hanging spot, the…
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The History & Origins of Krampus
5th Dec 2022
It was the night before the feast of St Nicholas and children are leaving their shoes outside in hopes that upon waking, they will find sweets and presents. Some children go to sleep that night with dread in their hearts because tonight is Krampusnacht and tonight the Krampus will roam the streets
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The History of Halloween
30th Oct 2022
Before the church and the candy companies, the plastic skeletons and food shaped like body parts there was the Celtic holiday of Samhain and the celebration of the Dark.
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