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Jamaica Inn, Bodmin Moor, Cornwall
Jamaica Inn, a Grade II listed building on Bodmin Moor near Bolventor, Cornwall, built as a coaching inn in 1750. Popular with smugglers, it was made famous by a novel of the same name (1936) by Daphne du Maurier. Date: circa 1980s
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1. Title: Jamaica Inn on Bodmin Moor, Cornwall - A Time Capsule of Smuggling History Jamaica Inn, nestled on the desolate and rugged Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, is a Grade II listed building that has stood the test of time since its construction as a coaching inn in 1750. The inn, located near Bolventor, has a rich and intriguing history that has captivated the imagination of both locals and visitors for centuries. The inn gained notoriety in the 18th and 19th centuries as a popular haunt for smugglers, who took advantage of the remote location to conduct their illicit activities. The building's distinctive sign, featuring a pirate's skull and crossbones, served as a beacon for these rogue traders, adding to the inn's mystique. The inn's association with smuggling was further immortalized in Daphne du Maurier's novel of the same name, published in 1936. Du Maurier's gripping tale of love, betrayal, and adventure brought the inn to an even wider audience, cementing its place in English literature. This photograph, taken in the 1980s, captures the inn in a bygone era. The building's weathered facade, with its peeling paint and worn sign, speaks of the inn's long and storied past. The surrounding moorland, shrouded in mist and dripping with rain, adds to the sense of mystery and intrigue that has drawn people to Jamaica Inn for generations. Today, Jamaica Inn remains a popular destination for tourists, who come to explore the inn's rich history and enjoy a taste of Cornish hospitality. Despite the passage of time, the inn remains a time capsule of Cornwall's past, offering a glimpse into a world of smuggling, adventure, and intrigue that continues to captivate the imagination.
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