Wilderspin & National School Museum
opens at 11:00 today
Museum School Café
Thanks to nineteenth century pioneers like Samuel Wilderspin, infant schools are now a normal part of growing up in Britain and around the world. The Wilderspin Story shows the challenges and personal sacrifices of this amazing character. Update description
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2015-08-05I think the classroom is my favourite room in the entire museum as school sessions are arranged and they give you the experience of what a victorian...
2016-08-02An amazing place, lots to see, I loved listening to the video memories of former pupils and the lovely cafe is a bonus. Will be going again when I...
2015-08-21If any of you are at a loose end this place is well worth a visit. It's free entry and has a coffee shop. Always an advantage.
2015-05-24im a volunteer i love it.
2014-02-22Wonderful place to visit and there is something for everyone. The children love to dress up and play schools in the classroom and the playground....
Updates from Wilderspin & National School Museum
2016-01-24
Not long now until Yorkshire author and raconteur Gervase Phinn revisits the museum for an evening of amusing anecdotes and stories based on his experiences as a school teacher and HMI Inspector to deliver If you've never fully appreciated the expressio
Not long now until Yorkshire author and raconteur Gervase Phinn revisits the museum for an evening of amusing anecdotes and stories based on his experiences as a school teacher and HMI Inspector to deliver If you've never fully appreciated the expressio
2015-11-02
Our first exhibition of paintings and drawings by the Wilderspin Art Group starts on 28th November - Barton Christmas Festival day.
Our first exhibition of paintings and drawings by the Wilderspin Art Group starts on 28th November - Barton Christmas Festival day.
2015-11-02
On Saturday 7th November we are having an evening show, Seeing is Believing – Victorian Optical Entertainment. This will be an entertaining, hands-on show all the family will enjoy. Lasting about an hour and a half with time to look closely at lots of
On Saturday 7th November we are having an evening show, Seeing is Believing – Victorian Optical Entertainment. This will be an entertaining, hands-on show all the family will enjoy. Lasting about an hour and a half with time to look closely at lots of
2015-11-02
We are having a First World War study day as part of the museum’s ongoing centenary commemorations. Speakers will be sharing their personal interpretations of the 1914-18 War using a variety of documentary and pictorial sources. Speakers include local h
We are having a First World War study day as part of the museum’s ongoing centenary commemorations. Speakers will be sharing their personal interpretations of the 1914-18 War using a variety of documentary and pictorial sources. Speakers include local h
2015-10-26
Friday 30th October, 6.30pm Dare you spend Halloween at the School? Come and listen to some spooky stories in Mr. Wilderspin’s Schoolroom. £3 (£2.50 for daring customers wearing Halloween costume)
Friday 30th October, 6.30pm Dare you spend Halloween at the School? Come and listen to some spooky stories in Mr. Wilderspin’s Schoolroom. £3 (£2.50 for daring customers wearing Halloween costume)
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Wilderspin & National School Museum has a total of 711 visitors (checkins) and 924 likes.
5 reviews of Wilderspin & National School Museum.
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