Old Police Cells Museum | Visit the historic murder scene under Brighton's town hall

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Spend a day in the cells

The police cells were condemned in 1929 and are now unearthed for your pleasure. In 1844, Chief Constable Henry Solomon was senselessly bludgeoned to death by a petty criminal before witnesses in his own office. His assailant spent a night in the subterranean cells before being tried and publicly hanged. These cells have hosted many infamous felons who have shared a night in the company of the spectres that lurk within…

THE OLD POLICE CELLS MUSEUM IS CURRENTLY CLOSED.

Following advice from the UK government on managing Coronavirus (Covid-19) all museums in Brighton & Hove are shut until further notice.

Usually, we provide access to the museum by tour only, with tours available by appointment all year round.

Please contact opcmprivatevisits@gmail.com for more information or to plan a visit later in the year.

Brighton Town Hall, Bartholomew Square,
Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1JA

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