Located on Watling Street in Cannock, U.K., the historic Four Crosses Inn stands proudly. Built in 1636 this centuries-old coaching inn once served weary travellers journeying between London and Ireland, offering both accommodation and fresh horses for their onward trek. Its role as a bustling rest stop dwindled with the rise of railways in 1861, but its charm and mystique have only deepened over time. The Inn, with its timber-framed facade and a later addition […]
Dorchester Prison stands as a haunting monument to centuries of crime, punishment and human suffering in England’s history. Completed in 1795 at a cost of 18,000 pounds, it replaced the ruins of a medieval castle, built in 1154 and abandoned by 1290. This four-storey prison served as a fortress of strict segregation, isolating male and female prisoners within its foreboding walls. For nearly 220 years, it operated as part of Her Majesty’s Prison Service. It […]
Located in the heart of Bradford, West Yorkshire, Bolling Hall is one of the oldest buildings in the area, its story is said to begin as far back as 1086, when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book under the ownership of a man named Sindi. Over the centuries, it passed through the hands of prominent families, including the Bollings, who left their mark by constructing the Hall’s first tower, and the Tempests, who expanded […]
Bodmin Gaol is a formidable structure on the edge of Bodmin moor in Cornwall. It was built in 1779 by military engineer, Sir John Call and was known to hold men, women and even children. Despite starting with a low number of prisoners, overpopulation became a pressing issue by 1820, leading to much needed expansions that continued until 1850. The expansions were necessary due to the evolving classification of prisoners requiring distinct sleeping and working […]
The mysterious Jamaica Inn is a place steeped in centuries of haunting history. Built in 1750 as a coaching stop for travellers crossing the desolate moors, this foreboding establishment stands as a link between the towns of Bodmin and Launceston. The original structure was expanded in 1778 to include a coach house, stable, and tack house, creating the unsettling “L shape” main part of the building. But behind its facade of hospitality it once concealed […]
Located in the idyllic and picturesque countryside of Herefordshire U.K, George Jarvis School stands as a haunting reminder of a bygone era. This Gothic grade II listed building has a rich and intriguing history that dates back to the 1850s. Against the wishes of its benefactor, the late George Jarvis, the school was funded and constructed using his fortunes. It soon became a beacon of hope for children from less fortunate families. However, the story […]
