Gnosall - Old Lock-Up

The Gnosall Lock-Up was built in the early 1830’s in response to civil unrest caused by rising unemployment, low wages and the threat of the Swing Riots, as well as the influx of over two thousand 'Navvies' to build the Birmingham to Liverpool canal.
Situated at the junction of High Street, Brookhouse Road and Stafford Street, the building was paid for by the Parish Fund and built by James Trubshaw, a well-known builder and architect from Great Haywood, with stone from the local quarry.
In 1964 Staffordshire Country Council wanted to widen the Newport Road and proposed to move the Lock-Up to the County Museum at Shrugborough. The Gnosall Women’s Institute opposed this motion and raised money to purchase land on which to relocate the Lock-Up. Land was eventually donated by Mr Downs of Parkside Sellman Street and the money raised by the W.I. covered legal expenses and fencing around the building.
Work began in December 1971 and the W.I. received a CPRE Award for the removal and restoration of the village Lock-Up. The old Lock-Up is owned by Gnosall Parish Council and is Grade II listed.
Come along and take a look inside an 1800's Lock-Up and find out some of the history of those held in this fascinating little building.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1000-1230

Location & directions

Sellman Street, Gnosall, Staffordshire, ST20 0EP

Directions:

Please park at the Grosvenor Centre and walk through the St. Lawrence Church grounds, or at the Memorial Village Hall. There will be other activities at the Grosvenor Centre, including activities for children and light refreshments.

Contact on day:

Jennifer Marshall

Telephone number:

+441785822685

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Additional information

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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