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National Justice Museum CEO Scores New Role At National Football Museum

Posted in News on September 27th, 2017

After twelve years as CEO of the newly re-branded National Justice Museum and City of Caves – and having overseen the expansion of its Learning programmes beyond Nottingham to courts in Manchester and London; delivered the Heritage Lottery Fund refurbishment of the museum and devised the Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation programme; Tim Desmond will be […]

Exciting volunteer opportunities at the National Justice Museum

Posted in News on August 30th, 2017

The National Justice Museum is looking for volunteers of all ages and skills to help it continue to deliver a first-rate experience to. The museum and charity (formerly the Galleries of Justice Museum) opened its doors earlier this year after a £1 million redevelopment and these roles will offer volunteers a great way to gain […]

6 Things About English History That Will Make You Say “Really?”

Posted in News on August 25th, 2017

Students from Nottingham Trent University, who recently took part in the Grads 4 Notts 2017 scheme have written the below blog post based on their findings whilst on placement at the museum. The blog reveals some interesting facts about Nottingham’s history! Some things about British History will make you do a double take. 1. There are over […]

William Saville -Personal Profile, Crime and Trial

Posted in News on August 8th, 2017

The tragedy that occurred in the crowd at the public execution of William Saville, on the steps of the Shire Hall on 8th August 1844, is one of the most notorious and shocking events in Nottingham’s history of crime and punishment, perhaps even more shocking than the murders Saville committed. On the 173rd anniversary of […]

The Trial of Glover and Chettle 3rd August 1816

Posted in News on August 3rd, 2017

On 3rd August 1816, a particularly dramatic trial took place at the Shire Hall, now the National Justice Museum. It was the trial of two Luddites who were acquitted of machine breaking – a capital offence at the time. But were they acquitted because of the witnesses who spoke in their defence, or the pressure […]

National Justice Museum secures National Portfolio investment from Arts Council

Posted in News on July 6th, 2017

The National Justice Museum is celebrating as Arts Council England announces it is one of only six museums within the East Midlands to receive National Portfolio support. Arts Council’s National Portfolio provides investment in arts and cultural organisations across England of all sizes and scales, that will bring new energy to the sector and reach […]

Successful Art Happens campaign will create an exhibition on Joe Orton at the National Justice Museum this summer

Posted in News on June 15th, 2017

The National Justice Museum is celebrating after successfully raising £10,000 required to create its next special exhibition – Crimes of Passion: The Story of Joe Orton. The museum, which tells the story of justice through time, will for the first time examine the challenging role of crime in Orton’s life and work. National charity Art […]

Should the Voting Age be Lowered?

Posted in News on June 1st, 2017

Nottingham Trent University students Mia Penny and Beckie Chaddock have been undertaking placements at the National Justice Museum. One of the stories the museum tells is the struggle for civil rights, including voting rights. This is just as important to the history and development of the legal system, and its relevance today, as the stories […]

Law And Justice Learning comes alive with new National Justice Museum Education Programme

Posted in Education, News on May 26th, 2017

Registered charity, National Justice Museum has launched a new education programme suitable for all ages. Since relaunching as National Justice Museum Education in April 2017, over 2000 students have already taken part in innovative courtroom and museum workshops led by the charity. National Justice Museum Education, formerly the National Centre for Citizenship and the Law, […]

Interview with Dr Emma Parker and Bev Baker

Posted in News on May 23rd, 2017

For Joe Orton: Discover the man behind the drama by National Justice Museum Tim Desmond 1. Tell us a little about your career background and your current roles? Dr Emma Parker: I am Associate Professor in English at the University of Leicester. My research focuses on representations of gender and sexuality in post-war literature, especially […]

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