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Justice and Police Museum
Newest Review: ... to Sydney's police and court system in the late 19th century and has been restored to what it would have looked like in the 1890s. The conservation of the building is sympathetic and evocative, it is worth visiting the building for the atmosphere- lots of cells and spikes among other things. The exhibits include a court which has a gloomy Victorian feel, a reminder of how close Australia was ... more  ... to Britain in it Dickensian feel. There is also a recreated police charge room and spooky cells.
There is also a remembrance space for police officers killed whilst serving. It acts as a focal point for the community and is a moving tribute.
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Justice and Police Museum: Justice and Polic Museum (316 words)
by - written on 19/05/09 (Very useful, 4 readings)
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The Justice and Police Museum occupies a prime building in Sydney near the ferries in Circular Quay. It is overlooked by many visitors as Sydney has so many attractions for tourists but I would say it's a key museum if you want to understand more about how modern day Australia has come about regarding creating a new society and establishing its values. The building was connected to Sydney's police and court system in the late 19th century and has been restored to what it would have looked like in the 1890s. The conservation of the building is sympathetic and evocative, it is worth visiting the building for the atmosphere- lots of cells and spikes among other ... Read the complete review
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