The Old Dubbo Gaol was a courthouse lockup in 1847, was proclaimed an official Gaol in 1859 and closed operations as a penal institution in 1966. The Old Dubbo Gaol officially re-opened as a tourist attraction in 1974, and is now completely restored and home to a large display of animatronics and holographic displays which provide a realistic and fascinating insight into a bygone era of barbaric prison life.
Say " I - Aye - Ay - eye " if you want to see me in the stocks
In Melbourne, one of the gaols has been turned into a housing estate! Maybe they should do the same for Dubbo as it looks like a wonderful piece of architecture!
@gigiflower Yeah, that was Pentridge. I heard that they had to have some energy healer come in to clean up all the murky energy from the place. In a few decades, I guess nobody will even remember it was a gaol. . ?
This looks surprisingly modern to me Annie. I've been to Dubbo several times, but never to the gaol.
@tabbycat YES! I think you are right.........it certainly would be interesting to live there after all the nasty stuff that took place there! I think you can still do tours or have events there as well. Must think about visiting - I think there could be some good photo opportunities!
@tabbycat@gigiflower the modern wasn't added as such - the gaol is in the middle of Dubbo city so to speak - the modern has grown up around it and the gaol has been preserved - it is very interesting and unusual too
@annied Oh WOW Annie..........I moved here from my wonderful home town Sydney, 14 years ago. I moved for love, told him I would only stay 10 years..........however still loving it after 14 years. Apart from the weather in Winter which does drive me mental sometime......it truly is a wonderful place! You will LOVE it :)
This looks surprisingly modern to me Annie. I've been to Dubbo several times, but never to the gaol.
@gigiflower Maybe?? Pls tag me if u do!
Don't mind us, Annie! Ur getting more views on thispic! Ha!
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