The Hexham Old Gaol is a museum which is part of the Northumberland Musuems. It is located in the town of Hexham, on the far northern border of England with Scotland. Located in historic Tyne Valley, Hexham Gaol is England's first purpose-built prison in 1333. It is a veritable historical treasure just waiting to be explored. The museum, focusing on local history, introduces the visitor to the Border Reivers, local families including the Charltons, Dodds, Milburns and Robsons. The museum houses an extraordinary collection of libraries dealing with the theme and history of the English-Scottish border: here you will find a wide variety of photographs, books, poems and music - a real journey through the changes in the region over time. All of the Northumberland museum sites offer contemporary perspectives on the history of the place.