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Hexham Old Gaol
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Old Gaol
Hallgate
Hexham
NE46 3NH
Northumberland
England
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Hexham Old Gaol
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Law and Order, Music, Photography, Social History, Weapons and War
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Facilities
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Outreach and education services are available within the District of Tynedale. Please contact staff for details.
Special for 2008 - Meet the Tudor handling sessions focusing on the Black Death/bubonic plague. Summer 2008 come and meet Dr Death, the Plague Doctor! Dress up as his assistant!
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Contact details
direct to museum (Tel)
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01434 652349
direct to museum service staff (Tel)
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01434 652351
General information (Fax)
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01434 652364
direct to museum service staff
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museum@tynedale.gov.uk
Museums Officer, service head
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janet.goodridge@tynedale.gov.uk
general site with access to specific pages on museum
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www.tynedale.gov.uk
Website
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www.tynedaleheritage.org
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Open
The museum has reopened, following significant building works. Full access now to all parts of the building, via a glass lift.
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Admission charges
Adults £3.80, OAPs £3, children/schools £2, family £10
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Discounts
British Association of Friends of Museums
International Council of Museums
Museums Association
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Description
The Old Gaol is the earliest documented purpose-built prison in England. It was built by order of the Archbisop of York 1330-33. It held prisoners from Hexhamshire, and in the C16th from the English Middle March, before their trial in the nearby Moothall Court Room.
The museum displays introduce visitors to the life and times of the Border Reivers.
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Collections description
Arms and armour from the C15th and C16th
Items of local history (Tynedale) interest, photographs, documents and objects
Border Library holds the Butler Collection, books, tapes and manuscript music relating to the culture of the Borders
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Key artists and exhibits
The Gaol itself is the most important artefact.
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Trails
Famous Names in North East England
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Events
Revolting peasants, plague and war! 1300s Hexham and Borders life at Hexham Old Gaol
Performance
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Large print information and/or interpretation
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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