The Threads Journal

Shepton Mallet Prison has been standing since 1625, making it one of the most historically significant correctional facilities in the UK, until its closure in 2013. A short walk from Town Lane into Frithfield Lane takes you under the shadow of an impossibly tall wall. The presence of the prison makes itself felt immediately. The high, oppressive stone wall dominates the right side of your vision as you walk into the modern entrance. The feeling of being engulfed continues as

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What can burial registers tell us about life and death in 18th-century Bristol? An analytical deep-dive into the St Mary Redcliffe burial records from 1716 to 1719, exploring the epidemics, childhood mortality rates, and social conditions of the time.