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| Cowbridge and District Museum | ||
| Registered Charity No. 517702 | ||
| Cowbridge Museum is housed in the local Town Hall... but it has not always been used for these purposes. The building was originally built in 1806 as a House of Correction on the site of an even older prison (the earlier prison had been there since the reign of Queen Elizabeth I). The prison was closed in 1829 when Swansea prison opened. | ||
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the museum you can visit 6 of the old prison cells, each telling a
different part of Cowbridge's rich history. We are open on the first
Saturday of every month from 11-4. |
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| Cell 1 | ||
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| This cell is a reconstruction of what the cell could have been like when the prison was open. Here you can hear Sarah’s story about why she has been sent to the House of Correction. | ||
| Cell 2 | ||
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| In this cell you can see a vast array of objects relating to Cowbridge’s local trades and shops throughout the years. | ||
| Cell 3 | ||
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| This cell shows a full timeline of Cowbridge history as well as a selection of objects that portray important points in the town history. | ||
| Cell 4 | ||
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| This
cell displays objects relating to Cowbridge's heroes. This ranges from
the local Fire Brigade to those who fought in both world wars |
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| Cell 5 | ||
| This cell looks at what has been found in archaeological digs from around Cowbridge. Here you can see a smashed roman pot that has been put back together. | ||
| Cell 6 | ||
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| In this cell you can see some of the everyday objects that would have been used in Victorian Cowbridge, including razors, a toasting fork and a full evening dress. | ||
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Entry to the museum is Free |
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