Related organisations and other sites

We have compiled a list of places, organisations, and web sites that relate to the Wilderspin National School. If you're specifically looking for a list of things to do near our museum, you might like to view our also in the area page.

School museums

Scotland Street School Museum
Situated in Glasgow, The Scotland Street Museum shows the history of Scottish education housed in a genuine school environment. Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed this spectacularly grand showpiece between 1903 and 1906.

New Lanack World Heritage Site
A beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and around an hour from Edinburgh and Glasgow. Some interesting educational exhibits including a school built by Robert Owen, a passionate believer in childhood education.

The Ragged School Museum
The Ragged School Museum is housed in three warehouses on Copperfield Road, located beside Regent's Canal in London. The site was formerly owned by Dr. Barnardo and was previously the largest ragged school in London. The Museum is a unique collection of items which chronicle the history of the Ragged School institution and give an insight into the history of London's East end.

British Schools Museum, Hitchin
The British Schools Museum in Queen Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is housed in a unique set of historic buildings that tell the story of elementary education in Britain from 1810 until 1945. Here you will find the Monitorial School-room built in 1837 for one master to teach 300 boys as advocated by Joseph Lancaster (1778-1838). This is the only known complete Lancasterian School-room in the world.

The UK School Museums Group
A useful website that lists all the museums in the UK that focus on the history of schools and education.

Culture 24
Provides information and links to museums throughout the UK.

The Victorian School
A website with links and resources for those studying Victorian history for Key stage 1 and 2. Also links to other Victorian schools throughout the UK.

Related sites and organisations

South Humber Collection
A £30 million pound regeneration scheme spearheaded by the South Humber Bank Partnership. The partnership has revitalised many buildings and large areas of land on the south bank of the River Humber and North Lincolnshire.
Their aim is to consolidate the area's growing status as a centre of excellence for environmental and cultural tourism and as a vibrant place to live and work .

SS Crome Associates
Designed and commissioned the interpretation panels and signage at the Wilderspin school museum. Worked closely with us during the restoration and helped make our permanent displays both an interesting and educational experience.

Barton Civic Society
Formed in 1969 the aims of the society are to preserve and enhance the historic fabric of the town of Barton upon Humber and to promote interest in the town. They have erected plaques on various important buildings throughout the town, and given annual awards to projects which have enhanced the town or enhanced buildings which were in danger of becoming neglected.

Visit North Lincolnshire Today
This web site gives a comprehensive list of things to see and places to visit in the surrounding area. Useful if you are staying for a few days.

North Lincolnshire Museum Services
Provide an exciting range of hands-on and engaging school workshops from four historic venues in North Lincolnshire. The Museum services also run our "Wilderspin experience" and "eyes to the front" programs for the national curriculum, details can be found on our school programmes page

www.inbarton.co.uk
Website with details of local news and events happening in and around Barton-upon-Humber. Also has lots of interesting information about the buildings and history of this historic town.

caistor.net
Details and links to what's happening in and around Caistor in North Lincolnshire. They have recently received a grant to build a new Art and Heritage Centre which should be an interesting place to visit.

Barton upon Humber
A local town website containing information about the history of Barton-upon-Humber as well as details of events happening in the town now. Maintained with the help of the town clerk and other agencies within the town.

Interesting Tours
Offers a range of architectural and social history themed tours for individuals and couples who wish to visit interesting places. Includes Wilderspin School in the Humber Heritage tour.

orKidz - children's playgroup
Situated in the Wilderspin School Aelberry buildingl this is a lovely place to come and play and have fun for children ages 0-5yrs. Mums, Dads, Grandmas, and carers are welcome to come along and experience different ways to play and interact with children. Contact details on their Facebook site.