Hexham Old Gaol

Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1XD, England

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Hexham Old Gaol was integrated 1330 and is the custom that is oldest built jail in England and contains a befittingly rich history of plagues, bribed guards and jail breaks for your finding amongst many other interesting stories!There's absolutely nothing too gory or troubling but needless to say young or painful and sensitive kinds may need a talk about two things a short while later as historical legislation does tend to be particularly harsh!In the 1820s the prison relinquished its function and prisoners were split between the nearby Morpeth Gaol additionally the Hexham House of Correction, however it had been sympathetically refurbished in 1980 as well as its present incarnation is a fascinating household oriented museum focused on the deep and specific history of the building and it is itinerary of punishments, including branding, banishment, pillory and stocks!Great for kids of school age and interesting for everyone in the household along with being a lovely perspective check for young ones on why they need to bloomin' well behave when expected nicely!There are reasonably contemporary and interactive shows within the immense stone walls now, plus some great textile based displays of armour and costume associated with the periods the building has skilled.

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Hexham Old Gaol
Hallgate, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1XD, England

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