Self-Guided Tour
Discover fragments of the lives of the hundreds of men and women who passed through these doors. Isaac “Ikey” Solomon (1785–1850) an English criminal who became an extremely successful receiver of stolen property, is widely regarded as the model for the character Fagin in Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. After being tried at the Old Bailey 1830, was sent to Richmond Gaol in 1832. While exploring Australia’s oldest and best preserved convict gaol let the students take on the Richmond Gaol Eye Spy Challenge to find all the hidden historic items. For those who can find them all a prize awaits.
About the Program
Discover fragments of the lives of the hundreds of men and women who passed through these doors. Isaac “Ikey” Solomon (1785–1850) an English criminal who became an extremely successful receiver of stolen property, is widely regarded as the model for the character Fagin in Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. After being tried at the Old Bailey 1830, was sent to Richmond Gaol in 1832. While exploring Australia’s oldest and best preserved convict gaol let the students take on the Richmond Gaol Eye Spy Challenge to find all the hidden historic items. For those who can find them all a prize awaits.
Further Infomation
Features
- Solitary confinement cells
- Punishment cells
- Chain gangs and convict holding rooms
- Flogging yard and privy
- Cookhouse with original oven
- Gaol model
- Visitor information and Site guide
- Trail sheets for children
- Souvenir and craft shop (free entry)
Objectives
For further information on learning outcomes and objectives, as well as all other information, please send an enquiry below.