Dates: Saturday 24 October 2015–Sunday 1 November 2015, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum is housed in buildings originally built as prisons for both debtors and felons. Its most famous inmate was highwayman Dick Turpin, who spent his last days here before being executed in 1739 for horse theft.

Have a go at making your own tricorn highwayman’s hat. This is a self-led craft activity for families.

FREE.

Museum admission applies

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Dates: Saturday 24 October 2015–Sunday 1 November 2015, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum is housed in buildings originally built as prisons for both debtors and felons. Its most famous inmate was highwayman Dick Turpin, who spent his last days here before being executed in 1739 for horse theft.

Discover Highwayman’s Heist! – A special family trail around the museum, discovering both the truth and myths of Dick Turpin’s life as a highwayman. Complete the trail activities to join Dick’s criminal gang.

50p per trail, includes a highwayman’s mask!

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Date: Saturday 24 October 2015, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum is housed in buildings originally built as prisons for both debtors and felons. Its most famous inmate was highwayman Dick Turpin, who spent his last days here before being executed in 1739 for horse theft.

Meet York Prison’s hangman as he awaits Dick Turpin’s execution and tells the full story of the notorious highwayman.

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Date: Saturday 24 October 2015, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

York Castle Museum is housed in buildings originally built as prisons for both debtors and felons. Its most famous inmate was highwayman Dick Turpin, who spent his last days here before being executed in 1739 for horse theft.

Meet York Prison’s hangman as he awaits Dick Turpin’s execution and tells the full story of the notorious highwayman

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