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Weekend Tours

l learned more than just walking round by myself. It was definitely a worthwhile experience, and l would recommend it to anyone interested in local/social history. Thank you.” (December ‘ 24 participant)
 

Discover the history of the Barton National & Infants School and its unique link with the “inventor” of infant schooling, Samuel Wilderspin.

These special tours are held on the first Sunday of each month when the Museum is closed to general visitors. They’re free for Annual Ticket holders. Annual Tickets cost £5.

Forthcoming tour dates are 8 December and 11 January.

Our new Classroom Curiosities Challenge is on Saturday 25 January.

Tour times are 11am and 1.30pm. Please book by phone on (01652) 635172 by the preceding Friday.

Posted on:26th September 2024 20251015

Elizabethan Hull

Our Back to School theme continues with more history they didn’t teach us, this time a look at Elizabethan Hull with Jean Cannon.

Saturday 14 December as part of our December Winter Warmer Day.

Free admission for Annual Ticket holders. £4 others.

Posted on:21st October 2024 20251015