Crime and Punishment Walk
*** now full, but will run again in 2017 ***
The Centre for 21st Century Humanities and the Global Newcastle Network present:
The Crime and Punishment Walk
Led by University of Newcastle historians and special guests, this free, 2 hour walking tour will showcase aspects of Newcastle's past, focusing on the themes, 'Crime and Punishment.'
Come along to take a fresh look at familiar places and hear intriguing stories about notorious characters and events.
Stroll from the new Newcastle Courthouse at Civic to the old courthouse on Church Street, stopping at sites of crime and punishment along the way. Hear stories of Novocastrian villains, ordinary people who crossed the line and the officers of the law who brought them to justice. At the end of the walk, participants are invited to share a cool drink or lunch in a local café (at own expense).
Meeting Point: to be advised 48 hours prior to the walk by email to those registered.
Indicative route
1. New Courthouse
2. Embassy Café
3. Lucky Hotel
4. Crown & Anchor Hotel
5. Newcastle Post Office (site of former Courthouse)
6. Lock Up
7. Court House Annex (former Newcastle East Public School)
8. Former Court House
9. Newcastle Police Station
The walk is suitable for those aged 15 years and over who are reasonably fit and capable of walking unassisted for two (2) kilometres and standing for periods of time.
There is a strictly limited capacity of 25 participants and therefore bookings are essential and a maximum of two places can be booked per person.
Please note that this is a pilot walk and we plan to conduct this walk again in 2017.
See also Radical Newcastle Walk
[Image: Cultural Collections, University of Newcastle (Australia)]
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.