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The museum is closed, the council did not renew the lease. The library is still there, you can park for free and go in and sit down and have a lovely read of books, newspapers etc. There is a toilet that is wheelchair accessible but unfortunately no cafe.Friendly, helpful staff.
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Date of experience: December 2016
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I hope this place is not closed, I visited last year and thought it was a very good tourist attraction and the staff were very pleasant. There is nothing like this in Belfast and it was a unique attraction that L/Derry should have been proud of.
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Date of experience: August 2013
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Went there and found it closed two weeks ago. Artifacts were taken to the City Museum, I believe. We were really Disappointed, as it sounded interesting.
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Date of experience: May 2014
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Laura gave us a fabulous talk and tour and really engaged our children who were drawn into a life of gruel, hard labour and separation from their parents. We were enthralled for over an hour in her company and she even gave the children a biscuit at the end of the tour. A plea to Derry Council to sign post it, provide information leaflets and even better secure funding to restore the top floor so we can see more. Such a shame that so much of the workhouse and land has been already sold and built on. A definite must to visit!…
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Date of experience: February 2014
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Above the waterside library is this hidden gem. Brilliant 20 minute tour given by Laura offered loads of insight, history and social info. Do not miss this - it is half an hour brilliantly spent and there was no charge! Can't believe I didn't know it was here. Should have been made much of in the year of city of culture. …
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