Swan Guildford Historical Society
Tours
Come on a guided tour to hear stories about law and order in Guildford. The Colonial Gaol was built in stages between 1841 and 1867. It was originally a two-cell lock-up. A Magistrate’s room was added in 1853. In 1868 more cells, and an exercise yard were built. Demolition of some parts of the Gaol started in 1917. Today there are only four cells left.
Visit our museum in historic Guildford, a National Trust town.
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Museum Tours
Tours of the museum start at the Colonial Gaol. Then a glimpse inside Taylor’s Cottage, a quaint workman’s dwelling once the home of ex-convict Edward Taylor and his large family. Stroll around the prison exercise yard containing farming machinery and a blacksmith’s forge. The tour concludes at a 1920’s wash house, containing a copper, cement troughs, clothes wringer, laundry supplies and irons.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Adults – $5
Children 5-12 Years – $3
Children under 3 – FREE
Book a tour
Museum Tours
Tours of the museum start at the Colonial Gaol. Then a glimpse inside Taylor’s Cottage, a quaint workman’s dwelling once the home of ex-convict Edward Taylor and his large family. Stroll around the prison exercise yard containing farming machinery and a blacksmith’s forge. The tour concludes at a 1920’s wash house, containing a copper, cement troughs, clothes wringer, laundry supplies and irons.
Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Adults – $5
Children 5-12 Years – $3
Children under 3 – FREE
Walking Tours
In November, two guided tours will be conducted by Doctor Shane Burke, Senior Lecturer in Archaeology at Notre Dame University.
A walking tour, The Swan District and the coming of the convicts takes place on Sunday 15th November. Shane will talk about Barker’s Bridge and other historically significant sites related to the convict history of Guildford.
the second tour, Explore the valley: breadbasket for thousands of years is a bus tour into the Swan Valley on Sunday 22nd November.
This curated, history focused tour traces milennia of Aboriginal history and culture, the establishment of the Colony, and the valley’s changing landscape over time.
Stops at key heritage sites include Yagan’s Memorial Park, Cruise’s Mill and All Saints Church. Note that the visit to Cruise’s Mill includes a short walk (Australian Walking Track Grade 2), along a hardened, compacted surface with gentle inclines and occasional steps. Enclosed, sturdy footwear is required.
The meeting point for both tours is 24 Meadow Street Guildford. Please arrive promptly by 8.45am for a 9am departure.
Both tours are limited to 20 tickets per tour
Cost:
General Public $20
Members $17.50
Volunteers $15
Booking enquiries:
Phone: 9379 1829
Email: sghs@swanguildfordhistoricalsociety.org.au
To book a walking tour email sghs@swanguildfordhistoricalsociety.org.au
Telephone: 9379 1829
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