Old Police Cells Museum

Brighton Old Police Cells' Museum Displaying the City's Police Cells used from 1832-1967. Currently only open for Education Tours

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It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the museum is now closed until further notice while we carry out some necessary maintenance and refurbishment to improve the visitor experience. It is anticipated that we will be reopening to visitors in 2025.

#sussexpolice #brighton

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We had a wonderful evening sharing some of our artifacts and running fingerprinting and uniform activities with the Lewes scouts! Thanks for having us!

#scouts #brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum #museumcollection

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An image of a Brighton Borough Police Officer operating the traffic signal in the background at the bottom of West Street, dating back roughly to the 1920’s 

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Starting the new week with an image of the Mary Hare Unofficial Police Group being taught restraining techniques circa 1918!

#brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum #localhistory

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Not only was yesterday International Museum Day, but it was also the 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Brighton between the Mods and Rockers on Whitsun Weekend in 1964!

#modsandrockers #brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum  #museumnews

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Happy International Museum Day!!

#brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum  #museumnews #museumstaff #museumcollection #internationalmuseumday

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Sharing another one of the most famous images from the Whitsun Weekend Battle of Brighton!

#modsandrockers #brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum

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Sharing some of the most famous images from the Whitsun Weekend Battle of Brighton!

#modsandrockers #brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum  #museumnews

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And now for one of our most contentious exhibits at the museum…

This piece of graffiti could genuinely have been from the Mods and Rockers fight in 1964, or has it been tampered with over the years? What do you think?

#graffiti #brighton #museum #modsandrockers

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This piece of graffiti, reading ‘Dosser Was Here’ is believed to have been done after the Battle of Brighton between the Mods and Rockers. This is just one of the many examples throughout the museum dating back to that time! 

#modsandrockers #display #exhibit #brighton #museum

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Here’s some more information from one of our posters about the mods and rockers! 🏍️

#modsandrockers #brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum  #museumnews #museumcollection

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This month we’re gearing up towards the Mods and Rockers Battle of Brighton! Take a look at this image taken from that time! 📸

#modsandrockers #whitsunweekend #display #exhibit #brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum  #museumnews

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19 years today since the Old Police Cells Museum was opened by the Mayor of the City of Brighton and Hove, Councillor Mrs Pat Drake.

#anniversary #brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum  #museumnews #museumstaff #museumcollection #museumtour

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Today is the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Elections! 🥳 Follow the link below for more information 🗳️ 

https://t.co/BrcRFJSncR

#election #brighton #museum #brightonandhove #brightonmuseum #sussexpolice #ukmuseum  #museumnews

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Happy May 😊 Why not start off the month with a read of our Civil Disobedience poster? 👀📖

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Check out this insignia display - the badges of rank displayed represent the opportunities open to every Constable for advancement within the Police Service 👮‍♂️

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This tipstaff was presented to John Poune, High Constable of Brighton 1833. 

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Happy Tuesday! Want some new knowledge to start off your day? Have a read of our ‘From Rattles to Radios’ poster! 👀📖

#display #exhibit #learnsomethingnew #brighton #brightonmuseum #museum #policing #sussexpolice #ukmuseum #brightonandhove

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Happy Sunday 🙌🏽 Here’s a brilliant sketch of the Brighton Police Officer by S Watkins in 1843 ✍🏼

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The police telephone box on display! 📞
Who will you be calling this Friday?

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