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I Spy Northampton town centre Heritage Quiz Trail

Northampton Central Library Abington Street, Northampton

I Spy Northampton town centre heritage! Visit the Central Library in Abington Street, collect a Northampton heritage trail map and guide and take a self-guided walk around the town centre, taking in some of Northampton's important heritage buildings and answering some questions about the sites you espy!   Timings & Tours Friday 06 September: 0900-1700 Saturday 07 September: 0900-1700 Monday 09 September: 0900-1700 Tuesday 10 September: 0900-1700 Wednesday 11 September: 0900-1700 Thursday 12 September: 0900-1700 Friday 13 September: 0900-1700 Saturday 14 September: 0900-1700   Location & directions Northampton Central Library, Abington Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2BA   Contact on day: Andy Roberts Telephone number: 07388854593   Booking information Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking not required

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From Dock to Drop – Tour of Sessions House and Gaol Block

Sessions House

  From Dock to Drop - Tour of Sessions House and Gaols Site Step back in time with our exclusive tour of the historic Sessions House and Gaols site—a rare gem that stood as the heart of law and order from 1678 to 1992. Tour Dates: Friday, 6th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 7th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 8th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Friday, 13th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Saturday, 14th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm Sunday, 15th September: 10:30am & 2:00pm What to Expect:  Explore the Grade I listed Sessions House—a unique survivor from the past. Discover the stories behind its magnificent decorative plaster ceilings, full-length Royal portraits, and the intriguing 'Iron Machine.' Stand at the very site where executions took place, and reflect on the grim reality of justice served. End the tour at the Victorian County Gaol, now home to the Northampton Museum and Art Gallery.   This is not just a tour—it's an immersive experience where you'll walk in the footsteps of history, sit in the courts, and even face the hangman's noose. All in just 90 minutes—and it's completely FREE! Booking is recommended due to limited spaces. Call 07746 116569 or email museums@westnorthants.gov.uk to secure...

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