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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Heritage Open Day 2024
Join us for national Heritage Open Days for free-entry to the British Schools Museum this 13th / 14th / 15th September. In keeping with this year's theme of connections and networks, our WWI classroom will be host to a special exhibition on historical geography lessons and changing world views.
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Abecedariums!
Learn about the relatable struggles of parents and teachers over centuries to teach the basics of reading and writing to their children. Learning your ABCs has never been so interesting... FREE (Open during standard Museum opening hours)
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Coronation Exhibition
Visit our small exhibition on the ten monarchs that the British School in Hitchin has seen take the throne since it began. FREE