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A striking building on Hitchin’s Queen Street, the British Schools Museum gives visitors an inspiring insight into the history of education in the town: children are encouraged to dress as Victorians to get a real taste of school in earlier times and practice writing on slate. The Headmaster’s house is set out authentically in late Victorian style and admission registers are on display for family history research
We (3 adults) arrived less than 40min before closing, but decided to go ahead with the tour. We were told it would be a bit of a rush and we were the only ones there. The guide and narrator was really excellent. We were quite engrossed all the time. I could go on. Worth every penny. Can't recomment enough.
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In July 2018, George S said about British Schools Museum
We (3 adults) arrived less than 40min before closing, but decided to go ahead with the tour. We were told it would be a bit of a rush and we were the only ones there. The guide and narrator was really excellent. We were quite engrossed all the time. I could go on. Worth every penny. Can't recomment enough.
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In June 2015, Gillian B said about British Schools Museum
Excellent visit for both young and old. School children from six years of age upwards. Very educational.
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Local News and Updates
- 6th May 2015
The Hitchin British Schools Trust has ambitious plans to secure the future of the British Schools Museum focussing initially on the development of the Grade 2 listed Girls’ and Infants’ School site with the aid of a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) grant....
- 14th February 2014
A successful application for funding means a new Learning and Access Manager will be appointed to give us all even more to love about the British Schools Museum.