Come and see how the disused old Police Station was transformed into a police museum.
It is one of the best examples of a Grade II listed Victorian Building in a very prominent position opposite Keighley’s Town Hall Square and memorial gardens.
The experience covers modern day policing and cells in use until 2005. This shows how prisoners and suspects were processed, treated and incarcerated.
WHAT'S ON THIS SUMMER
One of the main features is the original Horse Drawn Black Maria, that has been rebuilt to be road worthy as well as exhibit standard. The ironwork on the coach dates back to 1892 – the restoration was undertaken by a specialist company in coach building.
Exhibition of a Victorian street scene depicting a street as it may have looked in 1850. Painted by local artists that wanted to have an input into the Centre.
Victorian police cells have been taken back to how they would have been in 1850 – 1890, where many exhibits of this period covering written information, weaponry, custodial locks, keys and other memorabilia can be seen.
- Address: Keighley Civic Centre, North Street, Keighley, BD21 3RZ Telephone: 01535 690800. Website: keighleyciviccentre.com/. Opening Times Tues-Sat from 10-4. Guided tour only. These are 10.30, 12.30 and 2.30. During school holidays there maybe other timed tours please ring for details 01535-690800. Special organised tours including a crime scene with worksheet and fingerprinting can be organised for schools or other educational groups. Admission Adults - £4 Children 5 and over - £2 Over 60s, disabled, carers and students under 21 in full time education (on production of proof) - £2.50 Family group - £10 (2 adults and up to 3 children).
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