Bodmin in the 1850s still had a claim to be regarded as Cornwall’s leading town. It was home to Cornwall’s Jail, its lunatic asylum and still hosted the assizes, albeit shared with Launceston. But as the economic centre of gravity shifted westwards, Bodmin was gradually supplanted by Truro. This process began with the building of …
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Published on October 09, 2021 03:08