1940s Day in July, Blood, Toil, Tears & Sweat
Classroom Curiosities Experience – bookable anytime for friends, families and corporate
Journey back to the 1940s as we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, with a vintage fair, wartime cinema & theatre, evacuees’ classroom, tea dance, NAAFI café and more!
10.30am – 3.30pm, FREE
This was to have been part of our 1940s Day but due to low interest it’s had to be cancelled.
Live the dream – workshops for the 7 – 16s+ on Sundays through the summer holiday.
Ring (01652) 635172 to book. See Facebook “Friends at Barton” for details.
Discover the story of Samuel Wilderspin and see the unique Infant Schoolroom and Playground that he designed in 1845.
The Wilderspin Story
Our Schools Programme has been developed to provide children with an exciting way of engaging with the history of Victorian school life.
Schools Programme
Learn about Samuel Wilderspin and the Wilderspin National Schools and how his innovations gradually transformed schooling for children of all ages.
Wilderspin History
Wilderspin National School
Queen Street
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5QP
The Wilderspin National School has received help and support from the following organisations:
The Wilderspin National School is an independent museum, registered charity no. 1047187 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 2844791.
