BritishSchoolsMuseum

A Museum that celebrates the history of elementary education. A place where “Learning Comes to Life”.

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How gorgeous are these Hitchin girls! Unfortunately, we do not have a date for this picture but, judging by their clothes, we can guess it was taken some time in the 20th century.

Do you know something else?

Let’s treasure and rediscover the history of our community together!

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Wishing all children a wonderful back-to-school week.

The museum will welcome children and schools during this new term, with new activities, engaging learning opportunities and great moments to share!

#backtoschool2022 #schools #hitchin #hertfordshire #britishschoolsmuseum

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Let’s give a big hand to our Museum Assistants, Christian and Lauren, who received their Certificates of Achievement this week.

Lauren and Christian have been such a positive and creative presence in the Museum these last six months!

Thank you for all your hard work with us.

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A very Merry Christmas from everyone at the British Schools Museum 🙏

We hope you got lots of lovely Christmas cards 🎄📮🎄

📸 the headmaster’s reception room filled with Christmas cards

#hitchin #ourhitchin #hitchintown #merrychristmas
#christmascard

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Are you ready for the festive fun for all the family?

Explore our sparkling Winter Wonderland!

Immerse your family in the tale of five Christmases, join us for Children's holiday activities and don’t miss Santa in his Grotto...tomorrow is the last day to meet him!

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Here is a picture I wanted to share with you. Last week, our kind volunteer was reading a Christmas story.

AND this week we are happy to inform you Santa is coming🎅❤️

✅ Sat 18, Sun 19, Wed 22, Thur 23 Dec
✅ Tickets on our site https://t.co/4dA8InyqKz

#hitchin #hitchintown

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Have you already been to our Winter Wonderland?

If not, book your ticket on our site today!

Five magic christmas tales and children’s art & craft activities are waiting for you!

#hitchin #hitchinwhatson #hitchinchristmas #hitchintown #hertfordshirechristmas #winterwonderland

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🕯Did you book A Christmas Carol today?

The British Schools Museum will bring Christmas in the Monitorial Classroom today!

Today 19:30 at British Schools Museum. See more information on the website. 👉 https://t.co/tCBwfHFPAd

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#hitchin #hitchinchristmas

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Our Winter Wonderland opens today!

Five fascinating Christmas tales are waiting for you, along with children’s activities.

Book now!

Tickets available on our site, link in bio.

#hitchinchristmas #hitchintown #hitchinmums #hitchinparents #hertfordshire

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‘A Christmas Carol’ awaits you!

We will be transported into the story of London's most memorable miser, redeemed by the Christmas spirit.

10th December, 7.30 pm
Tickets via our site. Book now!

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#hitchinchristmas #hertfordshirechristmas
#britishschoolsmuseum

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A fascinating spyglass in our collection belonged to G.W.P., whose initials are written in ink on its lid, together with the date 17th May 1879.

Who was GWP? What might she/he have seen through here in 1879?

#collection #19thcentury #britishschoolsmuseum #hitchin

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Look at this gorgeous teal bonnet from our collection!

#collection #victorianage #victorianfashion #bonnets #hats #victorianwomen #history #historyoffashion #fashion #museums #britishschoolsmuseum #hitchin

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Here are some gloves from our collection, a crucial accessory for Victorian women!

For wealthy ladies, gloves were a symbol of high status and a protection against the spread of germs. For working class women, they were also used to conceal social status.

#museums #collection

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Look at this Victorian top hat from our #collection An urban myth claims that it caused a riot when it was first worn, before becoming a must-have for respectable men throughout the #19thcentury.
What do you associate it with today? #Magicians or the #nobility? Let us know!

#bsm

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Just four days left to experience Halloween at the BSM! 👻

Join us from now up to the 31st, 10 am - 4 pm. Book now on our site! 🎃

#hitchinmums #hitchinparents #hitchindads #stalbansmums #stalbansparents #letchworthmums #letchworthparents #stevenageparents #stevenagemums s

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Our Halloween preparations are well under way! Only 1 day until our Haunted Headmaster’s House, Creepy Classrooms and kids craft activities open up to the public! Still some tickets left if you hurry! Available via our website. See you there if you dare!! 23-31st Oct 10am-4pm

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Are you ready for Halloween at the British School Museum?

Discover our scary Haunted Headmasters House and join us for some Halloween Crafts!

We look forward to seeing you 23-31st October 10 am-4 pm.

#Halloween #hitchinmums #hitchinparents #britishschoolsmuseum

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This self-teaching tablet was designed to help children visualise numbers.

Of course, today’s children use very different tablets to learn.

Victorian parents definitely didn’t need to limit their children’s screen time!

#education #educationaltoys #Victorianschool #parenting

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Victorians Live! returns Sat 16th Oct! Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/jz8q4D9vLs
The museum is filled with different Victorian characters for you to meet every time! A fun day for all the family, jam-packed with playground games, activities and even a Victorian lesson.

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Victorians Live! returns Sat 16th Oct! Tickets on sale now: https://t.co/jz8q4D9vLs
The museum is filled with different Victorian characters for you to meet every time! A fun day for all the family, jam-packed with playground games, activities and even a Victorian lesson.