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Tolhouse Museum

One of the oldest municipal buildings in England and once the town´s courthouse and gaol.

Visit one of the oldest gaols in the country and explore Great Yarmouth's story of crime and punishment. Use the free audio guide to hear the gaoler and his prisoners describe their experiences. Discover the fate of thieves, smugglers witches, pirates and murderers when punishment included transportation and execution. Enjoy the hands-on activities and find out about the history of this 12th Century merchant's house that was transformed into one of the town's most important civic buildings
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Open 21 Mar-31 Oct, Mon-Fri, 1000-1700, Sat, Sun, 1315-1700.
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Mr James Steward
Norfolk Museums & Archaeology Service
Tolhouse Museum
Tolhouse Street
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 2SH
Great Britain


Tel: +44 (0)1493 858900
Tel: +44 (0) 1493 745526
Fax: +44 (0)1493 745459
E-Mail: yarmouth.museums@norfolk.gov.uk

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