Hitchin holds a unique place in the history of education as it boasts the world’s last remaining purpose-built Monitorial schoolroom. The grade II* listed building opened in 1837, but the school was founded in 1810, a full 80 years before the government finally provided free elementary education for all.
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Past and present exhibitions View All
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Carrot and Stick
Explore the murky side of punishment and in schools and see how pupils were awarded for achievement and behaviour.
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Pop-up exhibition - I ink therefore I am
Penmanship from the early 1800s onwards is looked at in this pop-up exhibition by Molly (one of our volunteers).
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Devotion to Duty: Frank Young, V.C.
Learn about local soldier Frank Young's acts of bravery and see his Victoria Cross on display here in his home town *EXTENDED OPENING HOURS Find out more