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Christmas During Medieval Times
7th Dec 2021
While there were many holidays in the medieval European calendar, Christmas was a highlight with twelve days of celebrations. From the peasantry to the upper class, it was the longest holiday. People would not have to go to work, decorate their homes and spend time with loved ones.
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Victorian Crime and Punishment
10th Jan 2020
Discover how the Victorians used to punish their prisoners and how Oxford Castle & Prison has changed over the years.
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On the record: Looking back at HMP Oxford
15th Aug 2017
Oxford Prison eventually closed its doors as a prison in 1996 and remained closed until 2006 when it opened up as a hotel and attraction. In his latest post, former Oxford Police Detective Paul Kyberd shares an aerial view of the prison he remembers…
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On the Record: The Black Assize
13th Jun 2017
The old county court in Oxford is the site of one of the most infamous events in the castle’s history. In the latest edition of our ‘On the Record’ blog series, Paul Kyberd reminisces about his experiences in Oxford’s courthouses in his role as an Oxfordshire Police Detective!
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On the Record: The Queen’s in Oxford
8th Jun 2017
Current tour guide and former police detective Paul Kyberd shares another of his memorable stories from his work for Oxfordshire Constabulary. In this blog, Paul shares a particularly memorable time when the Queen visited Oxford.
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