Shepton Mallet Prison – Public Consultation Begins
Shepton Mallet prison in Somerset – officially known as HMP Cornhill – has been home to thousands of convicts since opening its doors in 1610. On Wednesday, the current owners – heritage property developers City and Country – opened the prison gates to the public for an entirely different reason. City and Country, along with…
Read MoreCity and Country meet and greet – Shepton Mallet Prison’s Vision one step closer?
They came en masse from City and Country – the new owners of Shepton Mallet Prison – to the town last week. This was a charm offensive on behalf of City and Country rooted in a genuine wish to get to know the local perspective concerning the prison’s future a little better. I was invited…
Read MoreShepton Mallet Prison sale – hopes for the local community following the announcement of new owners
Shepton Mallet Prison was one of seven prison closures announced by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in January 2013 to save on running costs. The prison, established as a House of Correction in 1625, to comply with an Act of King James I in 1609, had cost the taxpayer more than £140,000 a year just to keep…
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