It’s a fair cop as visitors get to see policing’s golden age
Cop Cars, at Ripon’s Prison and Police Museum, makes use of its extensive collection of model police vehicles. And it gives an insight into policing through the decades, featuring vehicles from 1915 Model T Fords to BMW 5 Series cars.
There is also a chance to take a closer look at ‘Copperton’, a model village used by West Yorkshire Police for road safety training, and see how long it takes to spot the hazards hidden within its streets.
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The museum reveals the harsh conditions of Victorian prison regimes. Housed in a building which formed part of the former House of Correction and Liberty Gaol, it is packed with displays of prison and police uniforms and artefacts.
Cop Cars runs until November 30 and the museum, in St Marygate, Ripon, is open daily from 1pm to 4pm (10am – 4pm during school holidays).
Admission is £5 for adults, concessions £4.50, children £3.50 and under 5s free.