page_title: Magherafelt
section_title: Places of interest
hierarchical_section_title: Magherafelt / Places of interest
caption_attribution_description: English: The Bridewell, Magherafelt In past centuries The Bridewell in Magherafelt was where local citizens were locked up for their misdemeanors, unable to communicate with the outside world. In stark contrast, the doors of today's Bridewell building are well and truly open, the bank of computers inside allowing people to communicate with others world-wide. Formerly the Court House and jail, The Bridewell now contains Magherafelt's new Library, which was officially opened on 19th June 2002 by Culture, Arts and Leisure Minister Michael McGimpsey.
context_page_description: Magherafelt is a small town and civil parish in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland. It had a population of 8,805 at the 2011 Census. It is the biggest town in the south of the county and is the social, economic and political hub of the area. It is part of Mid-Ulster District.
context_section_description: At the foot of Broad Street is located The Bridewell.  This building previously housed the town's court-house and gaol (jail).  The name Bridewell is a common name in Britain and Ireland for a prison (see Bridewell Palace). It has since been refurbished and now houses the town's library and tourist centre.
caption: The Bridewell, Magherafelt - geograph.org.uk - 573457
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