Shepton Mallet Prison stands as a monument to over three centuries of history in Somerset, England and is one of the oldest prisons in the U.K. Also known as Cornhill, this formidable structure opened its doors in 1625 as a correctional facility and quickly became notorious for its grim conditions, where men, women and even children were held captive together, often succumbing to illness. Despite early disrepair, the prison evolved through the centuries, marked by […]