The Prison And Police Museum |
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The complex of buildings in St. Marygate served Ripon as the House of Correction for vagrants (1686-1816), as the Liberty Prison (1816-1878) and as the Police Station (1887-1956). The Museum which first opened in 1984, reopened in 2004 following a complete refurbishment.
Sit in a prison cell, hear the door slam shut and imagine the harsh conditions of Victorian prison regimes. Try on prison uniforms, imagine the horror of being in the pillory, strapped in a restraint chair or hanging in chains. Turn the crank, carry out shot drill or work the treadmill.
The history of policing is traced through the displays of uniforms and artefacts from the Trust's extensive collections of police memorabilia.
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Opening Times
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(2006 times)
Daily 1st April to 31st Ocober 1.00pm - 4.00pm. Extended during school holidays 11.00am - 4.00pm.
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Admission Charges
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(2006 prices)
Combined ticket valid for 12 months, gives entry to The Prison And Police Museum, Courthouse Museum and Workhouse Museum.Adult £5.00; Concession £4.00; Accompanied Child under 16yrs Free. |
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Nearby Attractions
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The Workhouse Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
Almost all the buildings of the 1854 Ripon Union Workhouse have survived. |
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Courthouse Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
The Georgian Courthouse is virtually unchanged since it was built in 1830. |
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Lightwater Valley Theme Park
(3 Miles)*
Set in 175 acres of gorgeous North Yorkshire Parkland - just North of Ripon - Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Shopping Village and Birds of Prey Centre is renowned for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. |
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