Buckingham Old Gaol

Musée | Buckingham | Angleterre | Royaume Uni

Le musée de l'ancienne prison de Buckingham à Buckingham, en Angleterre, est un bâtiment historique qui présente vivement l'histoire de la ville et de ses environs. Construit à l'origine en 1748, il a servi de prison pendant des siècles et a accueilli de nombreux prisonniers, dont des braconniers, des ivrognes et même des meurtriers. Aujourd'hui, c'est un musée qui offre aux visiteurs un aperçu de la vie des temps passés.

Histoire du bâtiment

Le bâtiment a été construit en 1748 dans un style gothique avec des créneaux et des meurtrières pour donner une apparence imposante. En 1839, l'architecte George Gilbert Scott l'a agrandi en ajoutant le bâtiment d'entrée actuel avec la maison du gardien. Au fil des ans, le bâtiment a été utilisé à différentes fins, notamment comme poste de police, caserne de pompiers et même comme magasin d'antiquités et café. En 1993, il a été finalement ouvert en tant que musée et sert aujourd'hui de centre culturel pour la région.

Collections et expositions

Le musée abrite une variété d'expositions qui mettent en lumière l'histoire de Buckingham et de ses environs. Cela inclut des découvertes archéologiques, des documents historiques et des artefacts qui illustrent la vie des gens à travers les siècles. Un point fort est la collection Flora Thompson, du nom de l'auteur de "Lark Rise to Candleford", qui a grandi à Buckingham et dont les œuvres décrivent la vie rurale au 19e siècle. De plus, des pièces de la trouvaille de Lenborough Hoard, une importante découverte de pièces d'argent faite en 2014 près de Buckingham, sont exposées.

Événements spéciaux

Le musée organise régulièrement des événements et des expositions spéciales qui abordent différents aspects de l'histoire et de la culture locales. Un exemple est la série "The Grimsdale Chronicles", écrite par un historien local et racontant des histoires passionnantes de l'histoire de Buckingham. Ces événements offrent aux visiteurs la possibilité de plonger plus profondément dans l'histoire de la région et d'en apprendre davantage sur son passé diversifié.

Offres éducatives

Pour les écoles et les établissements d'enseignement, le musée propose des programmes sur mesure adaptés à différents groupes d'âge et programmes scolaires. Ces programmes permettent aux élèves de vivre l'histoire de manière interactive et de mieux comprendre le passé.

Installations et services

Le musée dispose d'une boutique de souvenirs où les visiteurs peuvent acheter des souvenirs et des produits locaux. De plus, le Centre d'information touristique de Buckingham est situé dans le bâtiment, fournissant des informations sur la ville et ses environs et servant de point d'accueil pour les touristes.

Dans l'ensemble, le musée de l'ancienne prison de Buckingham offre un aperçu complet de l'histoire de Buckingham et de ses environs et est un important centre culturel pour la région.

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Market Hill
MK18 1JX Buckingham

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Lundi10:00 - 16:00
Mardi10:00 - 16:00
Mercredi10:00 - 16:00
Jeudi10:00 - 16:00
Vendredi10:00 - 16:00
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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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