The main 17th century Guildhall Chamber was built in 1697. Note the impressive ornate plaster work on the ceiling.

This life-size exhibit shows what life on one of the 'hulks' would have been like. Prison hulks could be seen on the river from Woolwich to Rochester in the 18th and 19th Century.

They first came into use after the American War of Independence 1786 when we lost the opportunity to dump our unwanted criminals on to the colony so needed a home solution. Dickens described them as "a wicked Noah's ark" and in Great Expectations 1861 Magwitch escapes from one.

A very early lavatory bowl complete with hand operated pump surrounded by some other rather strange gadgets.

The Medway Gallery showing the social and maritime history of the River Medway.