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DARTMOOR PRISON IN POPPULAR CULTURE

Presented by: Tavistock Wharf
0TAVISTOCK: The Wharf
PMonday 23rd March, 2026
N1:00pm

Event information

PAUL FINEGAN : Paul Finegan has been a curator at Dartmoor Prison Museum since 2019. With a background in Museums and historical research he conducts various talks around the county on all aspects of the history of the prison. This will be his third appearance at The Wharf.

TALK: People who have never seen Dartmoor Prison will have heard about from various references in popular culture, not least the Sherlock Holmes Story, Hound of The Baskervilles. In this talk, Prison Museum Curator Paul Finegan highlights how Dartmoor Prison has been portrayed across various media including film, theatre, song and literature.

Venue information

TAVISTOCK: The Wharf
0Canal Road
Tavistock
PL18 8AT
> www.tavistockwharf.com
! 01822 611166
` Ample parking - Under 18's MUST be accompanied by adult. NOTE: TICKETS PURCHASED FROM THIS SITE ARE STANDING ONLY. To purchase a SEATED TICKET you must contact the venue direct on 01822 611166.