Boggo Road Gaol History Tour

Boggo Road Gaol History Tour

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Posted 2017-07-07 by Karina Bryerfollow


As the gate clangs shut, we are transported back in time. Brisbane's Boggo Road Gaol, formerly known as the Brisbane Men's Prison has a fascinating history which, unbeknownst to may, ended not that long ago. This Gaol, built in the 1880's changed little in it's time as both a women's and men's prison, and many would be surprised that conditions for prisoners changed little in its one hundred and ten-year history.



It was this fact, one of many, that I discovered on the Boggo Road Gaol History tour, which is held at 11am every day of the week. Known also for its escapees and prisoners rights protests, perhaps many of you would be amazed to know that one of the more famous residents was Tripod the cat!



The tour guide was fantastic, leading us through the many stages of the Boggo Road prison history. We followed in the footsteps of former inmates and tried to imagine life inside this rather Victorian prison. With stories of famous inmates, including the prisoner who foiled guards with an exact replica of one of their guns which was painstakingly carved from soap and the prison guards famous "lady" prisoner, this tour gave us an insight into prison life for both inmates and guards, and even the prisons neighbours.



Not all stories from the Gaol are grim, and it was wonderful to view the beautiful murals of New Zealand painted by one of the inmates to brighten the family visit area. These paintings took years and were all painted from memory by one of the prison's life sentence inmates.



The history tour is one of many held at the Gaol and lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. There is more information on this and other tours on their Website Visit the website or call (07) 3844 0059 to book your tour. Tours cost $25 for adults, concessions/students $20, teens (13-17) $17.50, children $12.50, under 5's free. A family pass is also available, 2 adults and 2 children for $50, or 1 adult 3 children $45.

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