Women on the Inside
The female experience at Fremantle Prison
Sat 10 May 2025
What were the social, economic, cultural and political challenges for women over 100 years ago?
Fremantle Prison incarcerated women prisoners from 1886 until 1970.
- Who were the women imprisoned on site?
- What were their crimes?
- How big was a cell in the Women’s Prison?
Join us on a tour to explore the female experience at Fremantle Prison.
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| Tour length | 1 hour |
| Prices |
$23.00 adult || $20.00 concession || $13.00 child |
| Wheelchair access | Approximately 60% |
| Bookings | Bookings essential || Online or by phone (08) 9336 9200 |
This event is being held as part of the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival.
Minnie Scadden, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
Bridget Jones, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)
Images courtesy State Records Office WA:
- Bridget Jones, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)
- Daisy Hyland, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)
- Julia Lilywhite, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
- May Ahern, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
- Minnie Forrester, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)
- Minnie Scadden, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
- Lucille Skinner, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
- Geraldine Smith, courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 2 (cons4186/2)
- Rose Williams , courtesy State Records Office WA, Volume 1 (cons4186/1)