Join us for a 45 minute talk at Fremantle Prison to hear about initial discoveries during conservation works in the Main Cell Block.

The Main Cell Block at Fremantle Prison has housed inmates from its construction in 1850s until 1991 when the Prison closed. During recent conservation works, floor boards of the cells were removed and material was found from the convict era to recent times. Archaeologists have excavated several cells and the findings include convict clay pipes, handwritten letters, slate etchings, drawings, photographs, clothes, knives, smoking paraphernalia, photographs, tattoo devices and tattoo designs.

Hear why the findings are so important to archaeologists and curators. Find out what will happen next to the material that was recovered. See a sample of what was found under the floorboards of prisoner cells.

This event is being held as part of the Australian Heritage Festival.

Registration for this event is essential as spaces are limited. Please contact Fremantle Prison via email on events@fremantleprison.com.au or by phone on (08) 9336 9205.

When: 11.30am – 12.30pm, Saturday 15 May 2021

Where: Fremantle Prison, 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA

Cost: Gold coin donation

For more information: https://www.nationaltrust.org.au/ahf_event/what-we-found-under-the-floor-archaeology-at-fremantle-prison/