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Heritage Talk - Crime and Punishment

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This free session looks at the history of crime and punishment in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area, through video and a PowerPoint illustrated talk. Find out more about a highwayman, a bear attack, murder and a witchcraft trial! Hear about the history of Shepton Mallet prison and much more.

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