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NameBritish Schools Museum
Address41-42 Queen Street
TownHitchin
CountyHertfordshire
PostcodeSG4 9TS
Phone01462 420144 - Please mention hertfordshire.com when phoning
Fax01462 422133
Email
Websitewww.hitchinbritishschools.org.uk
CategoryMuseums
DescriptionA museum of elementary education set in a unique group of school buildings comprising that include the only surviving monitorial schoolroom (1837) built for 300 boys – taught by ONE MASTER.

There are the Gallery classroom (1853) and Infants’ and Girls’ Schools and the Headmaster’s House from 1857. The Edwardian (1905) classrooms complete the site.

The Discovery Trail has hands-on activities for children.

Guided tours operate at regular intervals.

Cafe and Shop.

The website has information on opening times, holiday activities, group visits and special events.
 
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