THIS is the museum which has been described as the “world’s sickest”.

The Crime Through Time museum at Littledean Jail in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, displays thousands of macabre items, such as Jimmy Savile's tracksuit, Fred West's tools and Myra Hindley’s clothes.

15 The macabre museum has thousands of grim artefacts Credit: Caters News Agency

Dad-of-six Andy Jones, who is pals with Britain’s most notorious lag Charles Bronson, runs the museum which recently starred on Netflix show Dark Tourist.

Other shocking items on display include the original noose used on John ‘Babbacombe’ Lee, unused IRA grenades, Fred West’s tie and Myra Hindley’s will.

Andy, 57, insists his collection - which also includes Amy Winehouse’s hair extensions - are DNA tested to prove authenticity.

The former builder bought the jail from an insurance company and launched the museum in 2003.

15 The former builder bought the jail from an insurance company in 2003 Credit: Caters News Agency

15 Nazi memorabilia in the museum Credit: Caters News Agency

He said: “This collection is all sourced by me personally. My family have no interest at all, they lead a different life.

“People know I’m a collector for the dark tourist industry, and when you get to know other collectors, it opens many more doors.”

He also claims many of the "best" items in his collection have come from his friendship with infamous gang member Reggie Kray – who also introduced him to Charles Bronson.

15 A self-portrait by Peter Sutcliffe in the museum Credit: Caters News Agency

15 Identical twins Ronnie, right, and Reggie Kray, left, ran London's underworld for twenty years Credit: Hulton Archive - Getty

Andy said: “I visited Reggie and Ronnie a number of times.

“Reggie Kray introduced me to Charles, he said ‘oh, have you met Charlie?’

“I’ve known Charlie for many years since, and has introduced me to a lot of his friends.

“He’s a really nice fella, I still love him to bits but sadly he’s not had the rehabilitation to get him released.

“He’s more mischievous than bad, he’s not a gangster.”

15 Andy is pals with Charles Bronson, known as the most violent prisoner in Britain Credit: SWNS:South West News Service

Andy’s dark exhibits also include the spade, shovel, trowel and knife used by notorious serial killers Fred and Rose West – as well as Fred’s tie.

The dad-of-six admitted he took the clothing and tools from Cromwell Street himself after climbing in through the roof – but claims he was given permission from family members to do so.

He said: “The family were giving access through the roof as they were selling things from the house, I got the tools, Rose’s underwear, country records and Fred’s work boots.

“We didn’t know it was such a big case at the time otherwise I’d have taken more.”

15 Fred West's tie Credit: Caters News Agency

15 Fred West committed at least 12 murders and was found dead in prison in 1995 Credit: Rex Features

15 The museum contains Hitler memorabilia Credit: Caters News Agency

15 Jimmy Savile's tracksuit Credit: Caters News Agency

History lover Andy unearthed Yorkshire Moors killer Myra Hindley’s prison files and last living will and testament after he claims he was given the items from somebody within her prison .

Andy said: “I didn’t actually pay for Myra Hindley clothes, they were given to me by somebody from inside the prison who didn’t like her after Myra gave the clothing to this individual.”

15 Andy claims to have Myra Hindley's will Credit: Getty Images

He also has a letter to Hindley from Yorkshire playwright Alan Bennett, a friend of the late Winnie Johnson, who never got the chance to find out where her son Keith Bennett was buried at the hands of the Moors murderers.

The letter, in which Bennett appears eager to befriend her to discover the location of the body, states: “I do not seek revenge for Keith, just to have his body found and for the natural grieving process to take its course.

“I hope your leg is getting better and you are on the mend in general, if there is anything I can do to help your Mum, let me know.”

15 Keith Bennett was murdered by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. Hs body has never been found Credit: PA:Press Association

15 A prison bed in the museum Credit: Caters News Agency

He also owns an original tracksuit owned by the infamous Jimmy Savile, which he claims he bought from somebody who originally purchased the item at an auction held by The Jimmy Savile Estate.

Littledean Jail, which was built in 1788, is described as one of the most haunted places in Gloucestershire.

Also on display for the first time is the suit worn by Ronnie Kray to the funeral of his mother, Violet, in 1982 as well as his famous grey overcoat which was worn by Kray at his wedding to Elaine Mildener in 1985.

15 Littledean Jail was built in 1788 Credit: Caters News Agency

Speaking of his friendship with the Krays, Andy said: “Reg Kray contacted me initially and a number of other notorious villains got in touch.

“We’ve had serious killers contact the jail that want to be immortalised.”

15 Ronnie Kray's double-breasted suit which he wore to his mum's funeral Credit: Caters News Agency

The museum has been running for more than 15 years, and recently drew attention from across the world after starring in Dark Tourist.

Andy said: “A lot of our visitors are teens and young adults, and surprisingly 70 to 80 per cent of them are young women since the Netflix episode.

“We do get the odd stalker, however.”