Buckingham Old Gaol

Museo | Buckingham | Inglaterra | Reino Unido

El Buckingham Old Gaol Museum en Buckingham, Inglaterra, es un edificio histórico que presenta de manera vívida la historia de la ciudad y sus alrededores. Originalmente construido en 1748, sirvió como prisión durante siglos y albergó a numerosos prisioneros, incluidos cazadores furtivos, borrachos e incluso asesinos. Hoy en día es un museo que ofrece a los visitantes una visión de la vida en tiempos pasados.

Historia del edificio

El edificio fue construido en 1748 en estilo gótico, con almenas y troneras para dar una apariencia imponente. En 1839 fue ampliado por el arquitecto George Gilbert Scott, quien añadió el actual edificio de entrada con la casa del guardia. A lo largo de los años, el edificio ha tenido varios usos, como estación de policía, cuartel de bomberos e incluso como tienda de antigüedades y café. Finalmente, en 1993 se convirtió en museo y hoy en día es un centro cultural para la región.

Colecciones y exhibiciones

El museo alberga una variedad de exhibiciones que iluminan la historia de Buckingham y sus alrededores. Incluyen hallazgos arqueológicos, documentos históricos y artefactos que ilustran la vida de las personas a lo largo de los siglos. Un punto destacado es la Colección Flora Thompson, nombrada en honor a la autora de "Lark Rise to Candleford", quien creció en Buckingham y cuyas obras describen la vida rural en el siglo XIX. También se exhiben monedas del Tesoro de Lenborough, un importante hallazgo de monedas de plata realizado en 2014 cerca de Buckingham.

Eventos especiales

El museo organiza regularmente eventos y exhibiciones especiales que abordan diferentes aspectos de la historia y cultura local. Un ejemplo es la serie "The Grimsdale Chronicles", escrita por un historiador local y que narra historias emocionantes de la historia de Buckingham. Estos eventos ofrecen a los visitantes la oportunidad de sumergirse más profundamente en la historia de la región y aprender más sobre su diverso pasado.

Programas educativos

Para escuelas y centros educativos, el museo ofrece programas personalizados adaptados a diferentes grupos de edad y planes de estudio. Estos programas permiten a los estudiantes experimentar la historia de manera interactiva y desarrollar una mejor comprensión del pasado.

Instalaciones y servicios

El museo cuenta con una tienda de regalos donde los visitantes pueden adquirir recuerdos y productos locales. Además, alberga el Centro de Información Turística de Buckingham, que proporciona información sobre la ciudad y sus alrededores y sirve como punto de referencia para los turistas.

En general, el Buckingham Old Gaol Museum ofrece una visión completa de la historia de Buckingham y sus alrededores, siendo un importante centro cultural para la región.

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Market Hill
MK18 1JX Buckingham

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Horarios

Domingo--
Lunes10:00 - 16:00
Martes10:00 - 16:00
Miércoles10:00 - 16:00
Jueves10:00 - 16:00
Viernes10:00 - 16:00
Sábado10:00 - 16:00

Reseñas

169 Reseñas

Helene Caplice Nason
09.12.2024

Beautiful town, the museum very informative and interesting. You could feel the history within its walls and some of the artifacts were fascinating.
Graham Bushell (Bush)
05.11.2024

Lovely place to investigate the historical facts of Bucks olde villains
Paul Genge
07.09.2024

increadible local history all crammed into the cells of the former town jail. A fascinating tour through the remarkable history of this county town. Well worth a visit. Be warned - narrow staircases, walkways and rooms, not ideal for the infirm or claustrophobic
I Love Food
07.09.2024

Despite living in Buckingham for a while I never got round to visiting until today! What a lovely place! Very friendly staff and so many different artefacts to look at!
JF Li
01.09.2024

The Old Gaol is located right in the middle of Buckingham. There is a nearby car park which is cheap to park in. I believe this is the only museum here in Buckingham. Stairs involved. No disabled access. The Old Gaol combines a museum about Buckingham. You can enter several of the gaol cells which now has exhibits. There is information about The Salvation Army and a room dedicated to Flora Thompson, both on the ground floor. Toilet facilities available in the basement. This is a small attraction and shouldn't take you more than 45 mins to look around. Also opposite the front reception is town information office.
valerie walbrecq
23.08.2024

Très belle visite. Lieu à voir absolument
Fiona Cook
01.08.2024

Lovely little museum. The staff are great. In a beautiful town, so had a walk around after.
XAVI MAS QUERALTO
16.07.2024

Un lugar muy bonito i facil de visitar
Dr.Arnon Wong
22.07.2019

Well preserved, worth visiting!
Scott Richardson
03.06.2024

I found this museum when reading an article about the half angel gold coin there. As a coin collector and lover of history I had to go and wasn't disappointed. Lots to see and very cheap in my opinion. The staff were all very nice. The kids enjoyed it. I'd go again
Andrew Ingham
20.04.2024

Great history and artifacts. Well worth a visit to this museum and historic town with lovely riverside walks.
suzanne suffling
29.03.2024

Very interesting museum, a variety of artifacts and stories. A small complaint, the archaeological display is mostly labelled with Latin names, not sure if I was looking at animal, vegetable or mineral. The Roman artifacts, the explanation board was on the back wall, too far for reading glasses and too close for distance glasses ! But overall good value for money.
Bruna WHEATCROFT
16.02.2024

So enjoyed, going back into history !!
Chris Smith
15.11.2023

In the centre of Buckingham. Nice museum built around the old Gaol with some exhibits inside the cells spanning many years from the Saxon & Roman era through to the 1900s. Very interesting. Tickets £4 per adult. Parking is at nearby Waitrose car park - just 95 pence for 3 hours. Recommended.
Lindsey Caplan
27.10.2023

Staff were knowledgeable and helpful. It was only £4 and there was plenty to see. There was lots of interesting information and amusing stories about the inmates. A worthwhile way to spend n hour or longer if you wanted to.
Agnieszka Burdzińska-Bociek
24.10.2023

Amazing place if you love history
Teresa Tedeschi
20.10.2023

A super lovely surprise, wasn't expecting such a treasure!! A Ricardians dream!
The Malik
10.10.2023

The old Goal Museum is a hidden gem in the heart of town and easily accessible to all. Although it's a small museum but it holds a treasure trove of old and historical artifacts, showcasing the rich heritage of the local area and its residents from bygone eras. What makes this museum even more special is its family-friendly atmosphere. It's an ideal place for a day out with children. They can learn about the history of the area while having fun. Parking is a breeze, thanks to the nearby Meadow Cornwall car park located behind Waitrose offering budget rates. So whether you're a history enthusiast or simply looking for a lovely family outing the Old Goal Museum is well worth a visit. 🏛️
win task
09.10.2023

Very nice and informative visit to this place. This building has a history. Even the building itself is very nice architecture look like a castle.
Lin Barfoot
10.09.2023

Very interesting. A lot of reading to do though.
maria coleman
30.07.2023

Beautiful building with a lot of history, not the biggest of places but some great displays and lots of information boards. You get to see the layout of the gaol and cells. Lovely friendly staff, a little gift shop on site. Entry fee very reasonable £4 an adult. For parking I advise using the car park by Waitrose, it is pay and display. Prices are reasonable and the gaol is a 5 minute walk. Definitely worth a visit.
Tony Clark
28.06.2023

An extremely interesting museum not just about the old gaol, but about Buckingham as well. The museaaum is well laid out and very well presented. It is certainly worth a visit.
Roger Spence
07.05.2023

Good experience

 

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