The old Jail at the Charlotte County Archives Saint Andrews NB

04/27/2024

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11/17/2021

On this day...
NOVEMBER 16th 1882.
For sometime past a number of boys have been in the habit, on Sundays, of climbing on a shed in the rear of Ganong Bros Candy Factory and abstracting sweets through a window which is generally left unfastened, and which can be easily reached from the roof of the shed.
The youthful depredators were discovered on Sunday last, and on Monday one of their number was placed in the Gaol as a punishment for his misdemeanour.
He was released shortly afterwards, and its hoped that the discovery and consequent punishment will have the effect of preventing a recurrence of similar acts.
If not, it will be necessary to adopt a harsher remedy.

11/16/2021

On this day..
ESCAPE 16 November 1830.
The 2 prisoners who have been confined for some time past, in the Gaol at St Andrews, under the sentence of death, and who where to HANG on the 23rd of this month, broke Gaol and have escaped.
Strong suspicions are enterained of their having had the assistance of accomplices, but as a proper investigation of the business will no doubt take place, it is unnecessary for us to be more explicit.
A reward of 10 Pounds has been offered by the under Sheriff of Charlotte County, for apprehending and lodging the felons in His Majesty's Gaol at St Andrews, or 20 Pounds for the apprehension of either one of them.
One is described as being about 24 years of age, 5 feet & 5 inches in height, stout made, full face, thick lips and light hair, and had on when he escaped, a dark green jacket, light waistcoat and dark coloured pantaloons.
The other is described is about 5 feet & 8 inches in height, smooth pale face, right eye weak and had on when he escaped a Blue jacket, black felt hat and green flushing trousers.

10/28/2021

Anyone else thinking..this must have attachments...

It could be the opening scene of a horror movie. A young archivist ventures into the dark basement of the museum library and stumbles across a stained and tattered book covered with symbols of death.

09/25/2021

The Ghost Walks of St Andrews By The Sea NB have something a little different for you this tonight...let's just call it Saturday Fright night..
Sadly due to the Ghost Walks of St Andrews By The Sea NB are resting in peace for the rest of 2021...

Over the years the atmospheric Old Jail has inspired many tales of those who spent time within its walls. We've teamed up with Real Scary Podcast to share some of our ghostly tales and the stories of the historical people and events behind them. Whether you want to know more about the Old Jail or are looking for spine-tingling tales of the unexplained, this should be satisfy your curiosity..
A huge thankyou to all our loyal law abiding Ghost Walkers who have shared over the years the photos and videos.. so tune in to the Real Scary Podcast season 3 premiere here: https://anchor.fm/realscarypodcast
And check out the blog for more stories, photos, and videos..

Hello all, I'm baaack! What an epic location this is, the Charlotte County Archives is located in the beautiful St. Andrews by the sea in New Brunswick Here is an image of the Charlotte County Archives. I just love this building, such character! I also mentioned the Court House that sits next door,....

09/02/2021

Late breaking news Aug 23 1888.
When Cows instead of Deer Roamed the Streets of St. Andrews
As reported in the Pilot Newspaper.

Aug 23/1888
Cows at Large
To those of our citizens who have within the past week observed the work being done by the Land Co., upon the public park at Indian Point, it must have occurred that a stage of progress has been reached where the roaming cow can in one day undo the labor of two men. The banks of the pond are being formed, the fancy pieces jutting out into the water graded and lined up, and to the gentlemen whose money is being spent upon what is designed to be the most attractive spot in our midst it is to say the least rather discouraging to find that they must day after day make good what has been trampled and torn down by cows. Furthermore it must be apparent to every man and woman that the genus cow meandering over the gravelled road and sidewalks of the park, creating nuisances every few yards, is scarcely in keeping with a public pleasure ground or private park.

It is no answer to the above truism to say the “fences would keep them out.” Fences and parks went together 20 years ago, but in the more modern landscape gardening the combination of green sward, flower-bed, driving road, and pedestrians path is not marred by dividing fences.

We feel confident that it is only necessary to appeal to good judgment of our citizens to put a stop to this annoyance, for it will add to the cleanliness of our town and remove an unsightly nuisance which residents and visitors take occasion to openly complain of.

05/12/2021

It would a crime..not to spend any time..
In the jail..where there are those who can't make bail..

07/23/2020

Maybe its time, we put pen to paper..So future generations can read ,how we today lived through this pandemic...

A UCLA librarian has built a remarkable collection of century-old letters, diaries, and photographs.

07/22/2020

Welcome to our first weekly guessing game...
Think inside the box....????
It has been keep safe ,in the vaults under lock and key...
The answer and the contents will be revealed a week today....for you too see...

05/21/2020

For those who thought the new term P P stood for "Pants Please" rather than "Personal Protection" then this is for you...
Its actually very cool tour and click on the circles will give you all the info on whos who and where they are.

Egypt’s classical wonders are off limits but a royal tomb is one of four sites where 3D modelling gives us a fascinating glimpse of antiquity

11/17/2019

We call this a sweet read.
On this Day. NOV 16th 1882.
For sometime past a number of boys have been in the habit, on Sundays, of climbing on a shed in the rear of Ganong Bros Candy Factory and abstracting sweets through a window which is generally left unfastened, and which can be easily reached from the roof of the shed.
The youthful depredators were discovered on Sunday last, and on Monday one of their number was placed in the Gaol as a punishment for his misdemeanour.
He was released shortly afterwards, and its hoped that the discovery and consequent punishment will have the effect of preventing a recurrence of similar acts.
If not, it will be necessary to adopt a harsher remedy....

11/17/2019

Late breaking news.
ESCAPE 16 November 1830.
The 2 prisoners who have been confined for some time past, in the Gaol at St Andrews, under the sentence of death, and who where to hang on the 23rd of this month, broke Gaol and have escaped.
Strong suspicions are enterained of their having had the assistance of accomplices, but as a proper investigation of the business will no doubt take place, it is unnecessary for us to be more explicit.
A reward of 10 Pounds has been offered by the under Sheriff of Charlotte County, for apprehending and lodging the felons in His Majesty's Gaol at St Andrews, or 20 Pounds for the apprehension of either one of them.
One is described as being about 24 years of age, 5 feet & 5 inches in height, stout made, full face, thick lips and light hair, and had on when he escaped, a dark green jacket, light waistcoat and dark coloured pantaloons.
The other is described is about 5 feet & 8 inches in height, smooth pale face, right eye weak and had on when he escaped a Blue jacket, black felt hat and green flushing trousers.