HODS 23 Crime Unlocked

Discover the dark side of Berwick’s history and what crimes took place in the town during the 18th and 19th centuries? Enjoy a guided tour of an old jail from a young person’s perspective. Everyone is welcome!
Berwick Heritage Open Days took part in the HODs New Wave programme in 2022 where we worked with young adults to develop new, innovative HODs events. This year, we’re back as an official New Wave legacy event.
Based on cases uncovered in the local archives, find out who was in the prison in the Town Hall and what life was like there. Come along and hear how Berwick meted out justice in the past and its consequences. View the condemned cell and hear the stories behind who was imprisoned there.