Gardens · South East England
Buckingham Old Gaol
In or near Padbury.
Buckingham Old Gaol — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Buckingham Old Gaol is a garden of interest in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Buckingham Old Gaol is a historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into the local history of Buckingham, showcasing artifacts and stories from various eras. The museum features original cells and exhibits related to crime and punishment, as well as significant local events and figures.
From the Wikipedia article
Buckingham Old Gaol, sometimes known as Lord Cobham’s Castle, is a historic building in Buckingham, the former county town of Buckinghamshire, England. 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 and the Association of Independent Museums.
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Background
History
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. 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 jailer and became known as the Keeper's Lodge. For around 60 years,…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0009, -0.9865
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Buckingham
- Postcode
- MK18 1PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Buckingham and Bletchley
- Phone
- 01280 823020
- Established
- 1993
- Opening
- Monday–Friday 10am–4pm; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Official site
- www.buckinghamoldgaol.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15205486 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Buckingham Old Gaol (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckingham Old Gaol?
- Buckingham Old Gaol is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK18 1PU), in the parish of Buckingham.
- What is Buckingham Old Gaol?
- Buckingham Old Gaol — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Buckingham Old Gaol?
- Drivers can use postcode MK18 1PU.
- When was Buckingham Old Gaol built?
- Built or established in 1993.
- How do I get to Buckingham Old Gaol?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK18 1PU. It sits within the Buckingham and Bletchley parliamentary constituency.