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'''Buckingham Old Gaol,''' sometimes known as Lord Cobham’s Castle, is a historic building in [[Buckingham]], the former county town of [[Buckinghamshire]], [[England]].<ref>[http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000469 Old Gaol Museum, Buckingham], [[Culture24]], UK.</ref>
[[Image:Buckingham OldCountyGaol02.JPG|thumb|View of the Old County Gaol.]]

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'''Buckingham Old Gaol Museum''' is a [[museum]] in [[Buckingham]], the former county town of [[Buckinghamshire]], [[England]].<ref>[http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000469 Old Gaol Museum, Buckingham], [[Culture24]], UK.</ref>
The museum is located on Market Hill. It is a member of the [[Milton Keynes]] Heritage Association<ref>[http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/ Milton Keynes Heritage Association]</ref> and the [[Association of Independent Museums]].
The building is now a museum, shop and tourist information centre and is located on Market Hill in the town centre. It is a member of the [[Milton Keynes]] Heritage Association<ref>[http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/ Milton Keynes Heritage Association]</ref> and the [[Association of Independent Museums]].


==History==
==History==
Following an [[Act of Parliament]] on 30 June 1747 (known as Lord Cobham's Act), the original [[prison]] building was erected in 1748.<ref>Behind Bars in Buckingham, The Story of the Old Gaol by George Weidman, 1998</ref> The bulk of funding was from [[Richard Temple]], fourth baronet of Stowe (1675–1749), who had been previously [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for Buckingham.
Following an [[Act of Parliament]] passed on 30 June 1747 (21 George 2 c.12, known as Lord Cobham's Act), the original [[prison]] building was erected in 1748.<ref>Behind Bars in Buckingham, The Story of the Old Gaol by George Weidman, 1998</ref> The bulk of funding was from [[Richard Temple, 1st Viscount Cobham|Richard Temple]], fourth baronet of Stowe (1675–1749), who had been previously [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for Buckingham.
It was built in the [[Gothic architecture|Gothic style]].
It was built in the [[Gothic architecture|Gothic style]].
One of the prisoners jailed here was the [[prize fighter]] Simon Byrne. He was tried at the Buckingham Assizes in 1830 for the manslaughter of another prize fighter, Alexander M'Kay.
One of the prisoners jailed here was the [[prize fighter]] Simon Byrne. He was tried at the Buckingham Assizes in 1830 for the manslaughter of another prize fighter, Alexander M'Kay.
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For around 60 years, the Old Gaol acted as the [[police station]] for Buckingham, until a new police station was built a short distance away on Moreton Road. In 1891 it became a [[fire station]], and the C Company of the 1st Bucks Rifles rented part of the building for their [[Armory (military)|armoury]] from 1892 until 1926. In 1907, [[public toilets]] were installed.
For around 60 years, the Old Gaol acted as the [[police station]] for Buckingham, until a new police station was built a short distance away on Moreton Road. In 1891 it became a [[fire station]], and the C Company of the 1st Bucks Rifles rented part of the building for their [[Armory (military)|armoury]] from 1892 until 1926. In 1907, [[public toilets]] were installed.


In the 1950s, it became an [[antiques shop]] and [[café]]. In 1974, the [[Aylesbury Vale District Council]] took over responsibility for the building. Buckingham Heritage Trust was formed in 1985 to save the building<ref>[http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/ogb/trust.html Buckingham Heritage Trust (Buckingham Old Gaol website)]</ref> and it opened as a museum in 1993, together with a [[tourist information centre]].<ref>[http://www.hertsdirect.org/comdirectory/comvol/herit2y/htmus3y/locmus/593500 Buckingham Tourist Information Centre (Old Gaol Museum)].</ref> The Old Gaol Museum obtained finance from the [[Heritage Lottery Fund]] to add a glass roof over the original prisoners' exercise yard in 2000.
In the 1950s, it became an [[antiques shop]] and [[café]]. In 1974, the [[Aylesbury Vale District Council]] took over responsibility for the building. Buckingham Heritage Trust was formed in 1985 to save the building<ref>[http://www.mkheritage.co.uk/ogb/trust.html Buckingham Heritage Trust (Buckingham Old Gaol website)]</ref> and it opened as a museum in 1993, together with a [[tourist information centre]].<ref>[http://www.hertsdirect.org/comdirectory/comvol/herit2y/htmus3y/locmus/593500 Buckingham Tourist Information Centre (Old Gaol Museum)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100506085044/http://www.hertsdirect.org/comdirectory/comvol/herit2y/htmus3y/locmus/593500 |date=2010-05-06 }}.</ref> The Old Gaol Museum obtained finance from the [[Heritage Lottery Fund]] to add a glass roof over the original prisoners' exercise yard in 2000.


==Museum==
==Museum==
The museum is open to the public and tells the story of Buckingham and rural life, including the [[Flora Thompson]] Collection ([[Lark Rise to Candleford]] author) and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the original cells form part of the museum exhibits.<ref>[http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000469 Culture 24 listing]</ref>
The museum is open to the public and tells the story of Buckingham and rural life, including the [[Flora Thompson]] Collection (author of ''[[Lark Rise to Candleford]]'') and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the original cells form part of the museum exhibits.<ref>[http://www.culture24.org.uk/se000469 Culture 24 listing]</ref>

The Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust is based at the museum, and houses its collections there.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bmmt.co.uk/our-collections/|title=Military Museum :: Our Collections|website=www.bmmt.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2017-09-18}}</ref> In addition to arms, regalia, and other military memorabilia, the Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust also holds a small collection of military musical instruments, including early examples of rope-tensioned side drums.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.minim-uk.org/places/buckingham/buckinghamshire-military-museum/|title=Buckinghamshire Military Museum |website=MINIM-UK|publisher=Higher Education Funding Council for England|language=en|access-date=2017-09-18}}</ref>


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk Buckingham Old Gaol Museum website]
* {{official|http://www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk}}
* [http://www.visitbuckinghamshire.org/site/great-days-out/buckingham-old-gaol-museum-p56243 Visit Buckinghamshire listing]
* [https://www.visitbuckinghamshire.org/attraction/buckingham-old-gaol Visit Buckinghamshire listing]
* [http://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/site/things-to-do/buckingham-old-gaol-museum-p56243 The Beautiful South information]
* [http://www.visitsoutheastengland.com/site/things-to-do/buckingham-old-gaol-museum-p56243 The Beautiful South information]
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Latest revision as of 15:49, 12 April 2024

For other uses, see Old Gaol.

Buckingham Old Gaol Museum
Map
Established1993
LocationBuckingham, England
Coordinates52°00′02″N 0°59′15″W / 52.00055°N 0.98752°W / 52.00055; -0.98752
TypeLocal history
Websitewww.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk

Buckingham Old Gaol, sometimes known as Lord Cobham’s Castle, is a historic building in Buckingham, the former county town of Buckinghamshire, England.[1]

The building is now a museum, shop and tourist information centre and is located on Market Hill in the town centre. It is a member of the Milton Keynes Heritage Association[2] and the Association of Independent Museums.

History

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Following an Act of Parliament passed on 30 June 1747 (21 George 2 c.12, known as Lord Cobham's Act), the original prison building was erected in 1748.[3] The bulk of funding was from Richard Temple, fourth baronet of Stowe (1675–1749), who had been previously MP for Buckingham. It was built in the Gothic style. One of the prisoners jailed here was the prize fighter Simon Byrne. He was tried at the Buckingham Assizes in 1830 for the manslaughter of another prize fighter, Alexander M'Kay.

The rounded front of the building was added in 1839, designed by George Gilbert Scott, a local architect. This provided accommodation for the gaoler and became known as the Keeper's Lodge. For around 60 years, the Old Gaol acted as the police station for Buckingham, until a new police station was built a short distance away on Moreton Road. In 1891 it became a fire station, and the C Company of the 1st Bucks Rifles rented part of the building for their armoury from 1892 until 1926. In 1907, public toilets were installed.

In the 1950s, it became an antiques shop and café. In 1974, the Aylesbury Vale District Council took over responsibility for the building. Buckingham Heritage Trust was formed in 1985 to save the building[4] and it opened as a museum in 1993, together with a tourist information centre.[5] The Old Gaol Museum obtained finance from the Heritage Lottery Fund to add a glass roof over the original prisoners' exercise yard in 2000.

Museum

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The museum is open to the public and tells the story of Buckingham and rural life, including the Flora Thompson Collection (author of Lark Rise to Candleford) and Buckinghamshire Military Trust exhibits. A number of the original cells form part of the museum exhibits.[6]

The Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust is based at the museum, and houses its collections there.[7] In addition to arms, regalia, and other military memorabilia, the Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust also holds a small collection of military musical instruments, including early examples of rope-tensioned side drums.[8]

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  • Rear view of the Old Gaol.
    Rear view of the Old Gaol.
  • Cells in the gaol.
    Cells in the gaol.
  • Cell door in the gaol.
    Cell door in the gaol.

References

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  1. ^ Old Gaol Museum, Buckingham, Culture24, UK.
  2. ^ Milton Keynes Heritage Association
  3. ^ Behind Bars in Buckingham, The Story of the Old Gaol by George Weidman, 1998
  4. ^ Buckingham Heritage Trust (Buckingham Old Gaol website)
  5. ^ Buckingham Tourist Information Centre (Old Gaol Museum) Archived 2010-05-06 at the Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ Culture 24 listing
  7. ^ "Military Museum :: Our Collections". www.bmmt.co.uk. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
  8. ^ "Buckinghamshire Military Museum". MINIM-UK. Higher Education Funding Council for England. Retrieved 18 September 2017.
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