One of the most infamous escapes in the Geelong Gaol history! That of Frederick or Josh Clarke and Christy Farrell in October 1889. The escape led to a refinement on the celldoors still visible today https://youtu.be/tOARzm6TIkI?si=XXkusSJK_Xcj3MXH
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While I haven’t been incredibly present for my own podcast, I have been a guest on Jen Kelly’s In Black & White podcast for the Herald Sun here in Victoria. Jen manages to gather information on a range of historical subjects from people who are fascinated by their stories. As their blurb says “From alleyway…
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As I said in a previous post, I have started doing some short social media posts. These can be stories from the Geelong Gaol, On This Day or murder posts You can now follow me at the following pages: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok YouTube Hope to see some of you online there!
Read MoreSo what do we cover here on Locked Up With History – this short video will tell you! And of course show my face! lol
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Been a while but if you are still here…..Hi! While I haven’t been as active on the podcast, I have been busy! I had surgery back in May which restricted me for a little while but am now fitter than ever. I have just restarted doing tours at the Geelong Gaol Museum on a Sunday…
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In July 1853, a group of bushrangers came up with an audacious plan to rob the McIvor Private Gold Escort as it left the goldfields to meet up with the Government escort to Melbourne. Although the heist was originally successful, the plan led to the deaths of four of the men, three by execution and…
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The Australian Heritage Festival is coming to Victoria between April 18th through to May 18th. Their theme this year is Shared Stories. As part of this festival, I will be delivering two tours at the Geelong Gaol on 23/4/2023 and 7/5/2023, both at 1.30pm. The tour will cover the history of the goal and the…
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A quick post to let you know a new episode is on its way! It has been recorded, now to find time to edit it. I am hoping to have it out about mid March as I am immersed in weddings at the moment with my middle son getting married this week and a couple…
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Hello everyone and happy new year! Firstly, apologies for the lack of new content but 2023 is a new year and full of new adventures! The reason I haven’t posted very much is I was asked to write a chapter for a new book that is due to be released in April 2023. It is…
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