Old Guildhall Museum and Gaol

Looe's metropolis museum is placed in the fifteenth century Old Guildhall on the principle road to East Looe's sea front. Inside you may discover fascinating shows approximately ancient Looe that specialize in fishing, boat building and, of route, smuggling. The Old Guildhall building itself is well worth a visit because it retains lots of its original 5 century vintage functions such as the original prison cells, along with prisoners. From 1587 to 1878, the constructing become the East Looe town hall with the magistrates courtroom on the top floor. Today you may nonetheless see the original raised magistrates bench entire with the royal coat of palms.

It was here, underneath the astounding wood-framed roof, that local laws had been made and enforced and the city become administered. Exhibits here consist of the weights and measures used to enforce truthful buying and selling in the ones days. Inside the museum, there is the primary collection of historic items. These include toys, domestic gadget, navy regalia, porcelain, fashions and masses greater to interest for all the own family. Many of the gadgets from the 19th and twentieth centuries can be picked up and dealt with by using children to get a actual feel of records.