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The Key to Security

This magnificent set of keys belongs to the cells and gates of the former Victorian police station on Manchester’s Newton Street. The large key in the centre looked the giant internal gate that could secure the station in times of riot and disorder.

 

The building now houses the Greater Manchester Police Museum and Archives and is glad to open its doors to visitors. You can even try the key in its original lock.

 

On the theme of security, always make sure your doors and windows are secure and fit the best lock available

 

 

Please visit here for more home security information.

 

To find out more about our museum and upcoming events visit our website at www.gmpmuseum.com

 

Visiting Details

 

Admission Free

Open Tuesday (and Thursday during the school holidays) 10.30am to 3.30pm, last admission at 3.00pm

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday for group visits

Tuesday, Thursday and Friday for archive appointments

Closed weekends (apart from special openings) and public holidays

 

Booking in advance is essential for groups and archive appointments

 

Follow the Museum on Twitter @gmpmuseum

 

 

GMP Museum & Archives

57a Newton Street

Northern Quarter

Manchester M1 1ET.

 

Tel: 0161 856 3287/ 4500

 

 

 

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Uploaded on November 9, 2012
Taken on November 9, 2012