The Teacher is Abroad in the Land

Saturday 14 September

 

Ian Wolseley explores the travels, trials and tribulations of Samuel Wilderspin, the itinerant promoter of Infant education as he journeyed by road and sea just as the railway age dawned – making a four-year “stopover” here in Barton to set up his Model School.

 

2pm.  Free.  Booking advised – available from the Museum in person (Mon – Sat), by phone (01652) 635172, or by email wilderspinschoolmuseum@gmail.com.

The Barton Church School & Wilderspin Story Tour

Discover “one of the most important schools in England” with our expert guides.

FREE admission and FREE Tour as part of Heritgae Open Days 2024.

Booking not required.

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Wartime Schooldays

Drop in anytime to the Wartime Classroom and meet the Teacher from the 1940s and learn first-hand what it’s like on the Home Front.  The class is expecting a visit from members of Barton’s First Aid Party, along with their 1940s ambulance.  The Holydyke air raid shelter will also be open to visitors too (also Saturday 6 September).

11am – 12pm & 1pm – 2pm, included in £5 Annual Ticket, children free, booking not required

Barton Church School 180

Between April and December 1844, the school on Queen Street was conceived, designed and built, opening as a National School for Boys, Girls and Infants in the New Year.  This remarkable achievement is documented in the School’s Minutes Book and is the focus of this special exhibition at St. Mary’s Church, Burgate.