SWAN GUILDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Visit our museum in historic Guildford, a National Trust town.
The Colonial Gaol (Pictured above) was built in stages between 1841 and 1867. Commencing as a two cell lock-up, it had a larger Magistrate’s room added in 1853. More cells, and a prisoners exercise yard was added in 1868. Parts of the Gaol were demolished, commencing in 1917. Today there are just four cells remaining.
Tours include a visit to the Colonial Gaol, plus a glimpse inside Taylor’s Cottage (Pictured below) , a quaint workman’s dwelling once the home of ex convict Edward Taylor, his wife Emma and their numerous children.
WHERE: Meadow Street Guildford
TOURS: Tuesday to Saturday, 10AM to 2PM
COST: Adults $5. Children 5 – 12 years $3. Children under 3 FREE
GROUPS: School parties and community groups by arrangement. Discounted rate available.
BOOKINGS: sghistsoc@bigpond.com OR telephone 9379 1829
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