Join our teachers from the past who will escort you through time, experiencing the strictness of the Victorian schoolrooms, the hardships of wartime in the 1940s Classroom, and the liberation and enjoyment of the post war classrooms. Along the way there are mystery objects to test you, a puzzle or two to solve and a well-earned cup of tea or coffee with cake or scones at the end of the tour.
Discover the fascinating stories behind our historic classrooms spanning 150 years as told by our period teachers
Solve our mystery objects challenge as you explore the school
Reminisce in our Chatty Café at the end of this unique tour and rekindle memories of your own schooldays stories
This is our new “experience” tour, lasting ninety minutes, and ending with reminiscence and refreshments.
Our teachers from the past will welcome you to their classrooms and share the School’s stories starting in 1845 when Queen Victoria was at the beginning of her long reign, and Mr. Wilderspin was at the end of his illustrious career. Here in Barton he seized the opportunity to create the country’s first Model Infant School based on his System which was adopted internationally.
Our teacher-guides will escort you through time, experiencing the strictness of the Victorian National School, the hardships of wartime in the 1940s Classroom, and the liberation and enjoyment of the post war classrooms.
Along the way there are mystery objects to test you – and a puzzle or two to solve.
The tour is designed for adults visiting independently or with friends, partners or family – with a limited number of places on each tour – so, by the end, you’ll have got to know everyone in your “class”!
There’s a chance to add your own childhood stories to our memory blackboard and enjoy a well-earned cup of tea or coffee with cake or scones – while poring over more mementoes from our Store.
The price is £10 per person, including refreshments at the end of the tour.
Discover the history of the Barton National & Infants School and it’s unique link with the “inventor” of infant schooling, Samuel Wilderspin.
Tour times are 11am and 1.30pm. Please book by phone on (01652) 635172 by Friday 6 December .
£5 (Free for Annual Ticket holders)
A Christmas cracker of festive music to get you into the Christmas spirit!
7pm, Joseph Wright Hall
£7.50 (tickets available from Euronics or on the door). Under 16s free.
Barton Musical Theatre Company present this original musical comedy for the over 18s!
7.30pm, Joseph Wright Hall (Doors open 7pm)
Married to his first wife for nearly a quarter of a century, Henry managed to get through five more in the space of only fourteen years. This is history they didn’t teach you at school!
Marilyn Roberts returns as part of the Barton Civic Society Lecture Programme.
2pm, doors open 1.30pm Non-members $4
Wilderspin National School
Queen Street
Barton-upon-Humber
DN18 5QP
The Wilderspin National School has received help and support from the following organisations:
The Wilderspin National School is an independent museum, registered charity no. 1047187 and a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 2844791.