Archaeologists in a central Tasmanian town have uncovered the footings of colonial-era solitary cells and gallows from the former Oatlands Gaol, which was buried under an old council swimming pool.

One final historic landmark that must be highlighted is the Hexham Old Gaol, which is England’s oldest purpose-built prison. Constructed in 1333, the medieval prison served as a detention site ...

Woodhorn Museum in Ashington, Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum and Hexham Old Gaol will now be managed by North East Museums on behalf of Northumberland County Council. They join venues managed on ...

As more Brits are opting for staycations, travel blog The Crazy Tourist has spotlighted a hidden gem that's off the beaten tourist track. Hexham, a quaint market town in Northumberland, located ...

The blog also suggests a visit to the Old Gaol for those interested in the more eerie aspects of history. Constructed in 1333, Hexham Old Gaol housed inmates for nearly half a millennium ...

Venues include Arbeia in South Shields, Discovery Museum, Great North Museum: Hancock; Hatton Gallery in Newcastle, Hexham Old Gaol, Morpeth Chantry Bagpipe Museum and Woodhorn Museum in ...

The blog also suggests a visit to the Old Gaol for those interested in the more eerie aspects of history. Constructed in 1333 ...

If you’re starting to plan your holidays, but don’t want to spend an arm and a leg travelling overseas, why not take a break somewhere closer to home? Hexham, a small market town in ...

Old Grafton Gaol from above showing the aerial view of the health site to be acquired by Property and Development NSW for NSW Health. While clinical services will remain on the existing Grafton ...