19th Century courtroom to be opened to the public

A historic courtroom, where offenders from the 1870s were sentenced for various crimes like pigeon theft, is set to open for public tours. Local historian Ruth Darling and volunteers are digging into its intriguing history, revealing cases such as Joseph Fish, who spent 14 days in a reformatory as a teen for nicking four pigeons back in the 1880s. It’s a great opportunity to learn about Manchester’s quirky legal past! To stay updated, follow BBC Radio Manchester on social media or share your own stories via Whatsapp.

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