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14/10/2024

The History of Borstals in England - Part 5 - Education and Routine

The History of Borstals in…

Dan Ewers is a PhD researcher based at the University of Leeds. During 2023 he explored the archives held at the National Justice Museum researching the history of borstal institutions in the United Kingdom. This blog shares another important element of life for juveniles living in a borstal: education and training.

30/09/2024

The History of Borstals in England - Part 4 - Health

The History of Borstals in…

Dan Ewers is a PhD researcher based at the University of Leeds. During 2023 he explored the archives held at the National Justice Museum researching the history of borstal institutions in the United Kingdom. Over the next few months we will be sharing what Dan found out about health, wellbeing, and everyday life within borstal institutions.

16/09/2024

The History of Borstals in England - Part 3 - Food

The History of Borstals in…

Dan Ewers is a PhD researcher based at the University of Leeds. During 2023 he explored the archives held at the National Justice Museum researching the history of borstal institutions in the United Kingdom. Over the next few months we will be sharing what Dan found out about health, wellbeing, and everyday life within borstal institutions.

03/09/2024

Picture This: Hope - Blog by last year's residency winner, Francesca Hummler

Picture This: Hope - Blog by…

Winner of last year’s Creative Residency Prize, Francesca Hummler is a German-American visual artist, writer, researcher, and curator working with photography currently based in London, England. In this blog, she shares her experience working with the National Justice Museum during her residency.

02/09/2024

The History of Borstals in England - Part 2 - Farming and Agriculture

The History of Borstals in…

Dan Ewers is a PhD researcher based at the University of Leeds. During 2023 he explored the archives held at the National Justice Museum researching the history of borstal institutions in the United Kingdom. Over the next few months we will be sharing what Dan found out about health, wellbeing, and everyday life within borstal institutions.

19/08/2024

The History of Borstals in England - Part 1 - Timeline

The History of Borstals in…

Dan Ewers is a PhD researcher based at the University of Leeds. During 2023 he explored the archives held at the National Justice Museum researching the history of borstal institutions in the United Kingdom. Over the next few months we will be sharing what Dan found out about health, wellbeing, and everyday life within borstal institutions.

02/08/2024

Find us on the Robin Hood Adventure Trail this summer

Find us on the Robin Hood…

This summer, It’s in Nottingham invites families to embark on an exciting adventure with the Robin Hood Adventure Trail. This free event encourages families to help the legendary Robin Hood find his merry friends hidden across various cultural venues in Nottingham city centre.

25/07/2024

National Justice Museum announces judges for Picture This: Hope photography competition

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The judging panel includes last year’s competition winner Francesca Hummler, London-based artist and writer Anthony Luvera, and ‘Godfather of Black British Photography’ Vanley Burke

16/07/2024

National Justice Museum and City of Caves Win Tripadvisor® Travellers’ Choice® Award 2024

National Justice Museum and…

Two iconic Nottingham attractions, the National Justice Museum and the City of Caves, are pleased to announce today that they have been recognised in Tripadivsor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards for 2024. The award honours businesses that consistently earn great reviews, placing them among the top 10% of listings around the world on Tripadvisor.

16/07/2024

National Justice Museum, Nottingham, appoints four new trustees to its board

National Justice Museum,…

The new trustees bring a range of expertise from the judiciary, diversity and inclusion, education, and media and communications to the historic Nottingham attraction

10/11/2023

National Justice Museum celebrates the life of its patron Lord Judge

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National Justice Museum celebrates the life of its patron Lord Judge. Lord Judge was the former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales and patron of our organisation.

16/08/2023

National Justice Museum and City of Caves Recognized as Tripadvisor® 2023 Travellers’ Choice® Award Winners

National Justice Museum and…

Two iconic Nottingham attractions, the National Justice Museum and the City of Caves, today announced they have each been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2023 Travellers’ Choice award winner. The coveted award celebrates businesses that have consistently received great traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, placing these winners among the 10% of all listings on Tripadvisor globally.

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