Derby Gaol, Former prison complex in Derby, England
The Friar Gate section of Derby Gaol contains preserved cells from 1756, while the Vernon Street section maintains its original frontage from 1843.
George Fox, who established the Religious Society of Friends, was held at Cornmarket Gaol in 1652 before Judge Bennett named his followers Quakers.
The museum exhibits detail the evolution of British criminal justice through artifacts, documents, and reproductions of historical newspaper accounts about public executions.
Visitors can access Derby Gaol at 50-51 Friar Gate with free parking available after 6 PM, and group tours require advance booking for 10 or more people.
The facility offers overnight stays where participants can conduct paranormal investigations in both the 1756 Friargate jail and Vernon Street Prison sections.
Location: Derby
GPS coordinates: 52.92472,-1.48778
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:06
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