They Were Imprisoned Underground
Some places feel like they’re holding onto the past.We explored Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine in East Granby with our family, and there was something unsettling about stepping into a place with such a dark history.What began as a copper mine became a prison in 1773. Prisoners spent time in these underground mine caverns, working and living in conditions that were cold, damp, dark and incredibly harsh.Walking through the tunnels, hearing the echoes and water trickling through the rock, […]https://kimbodianspeaks.wordpress.com/2026/09/23/they-were-imprisoned-underground/