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On The Record: The Execution of Oliver Butler
30th Mar 2017
Here is the second in our ‘On The Record’ blog series with one of our tour guides Paul Kyberd, a former Oxfordshire Constabulary Police Detective. In his blog series, he’ll be sharing stories of his experiences in the police force and his many visits to HMP Oxford Castle during his career. Check out Paul’s introductory blog post to find out more about his policing past. In this post, Paul shares the history of the last Oxford Prison execution…
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On the Record: Meet Paul Kyberd
17th Mar 2017
Paul Kyberd, one of our fantastic tour guides, has a much longer association with the castle prison than just his work with the visitor attraction. Paul worked for over 30 years for the police and has a variety of interesting and captivating tales about his time in the police force and his many dealings with HMP Oxford Castle…
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Empress Matilda – Lady of the English
8th Mar 2017
Matilda – Lady of the English
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The Origins of Valentine’s Day
6th Feb 2017
With so much emphasis placed upon Valentines Day across the world, it prompts the question: why?
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Twelfth Night and Epiphany are upon us!
3rd Jan 2017
Don’t be saddened by the fact that Christmas is over and New Year’s Eve has passed, there is still an opportunity for you to have a party and indulge in festive treats: Twelfth Night and Epiphany are upon us!
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