The Watch House
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Address
Corner of Sorell Street and Macquarie Street
George Town 7253
Tasmania
Phone: 03 6382 4466
The Watch House Information
The Watch House at George Town in Northern Tasmania is the historic old Gaol site.
The Watch House features a range of display’s conveying the regions rich history. The present building was built in 1843 and was reopened in 2004 as part of George Town’s Bicentenary of European settlement.
It features a wonderful model village which allows visitors to imagine what early nineteenth century life was like in George Town. The acclaimed ‘Departures & Arrivals’ display describes the Female Factories and links to the convict experience. Visitors can enter a primitive cell to get an idea of the tough life of prisoners awaiting trial. There are changing displays featuring the best in Tasmanian arts and crafts. The Community History Room contains a wealth of local information for historians and those researching their ancestry.
Whether you are a local, former resident or first-time visitor to George Town, you are sure to find something of interest at The Watch House.
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