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Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum
South Coast
Dorchester
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High West Street
Dorchester
Dorset, DT1 1UY
Dorchester
Dorset, DT1 1UY
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Explore the cells and find out what it was like to be held prisoner at Dorchester’s Shire Hall. Discover the stories of children and adults who were tried here.
Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum is now open, bringing over 200 years of justice and injustice to life. Walk in the footsteps of people whose lives were forever changed in the historic court at Dorchester’s Shire Hall. Immerse yourself in the cells before ascending to the dock. Experience it for yourself.
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