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Heritage events - August

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:00 ‑ 13:00

Event:   ART EXHIBITION; "FIRE IN THE WORKS II - The Art of Dreaming"
Venue:   British Schools Museum , Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

From Saturday 2nd August to Sunday 31 August: An opportunity to view a selection of the works of local artist Margaret Miles.
Tuesdays: 10:00-16:00, Saturdays: 10:00-13:00,
Sundays: 14:00-17:00
Normal museum entrance charges apply.
See our website at www.hitchinbritishschools.org.uk
The contact is : . British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 10:00 ‑ 13:00

Event:   EXHIBITION: The Masters of the Boys British School, Hitchin, 1810 to 1929.
Venue:  British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

When Thomas Dimsey opened the first Lancasterian School here, there was no Government involvement in the education of poor children from the working classes.
In the early years of the 20th century, Masters Thomas Pengelly and William Corbett were part of a state system: they saw responsibility for the School transferred to
Hertfordshire County Council.
Seven Masters successively dedicated themselves to the education of young children.
They saw the British Schools' site grow dramatically as new classrooms were built.
They coped with changes - and school inspections - which Government imposed upon them.
Their stories are told in this exhibition which will be open until 31 August.

Regular opening hours are: Tues.10am-4pm,
Sat.10am-1pm, Sun.2pm-5pm. Entrance charge
A new book: "Educating Our Own - the Masters of the Boys' British School" will be
published in April 2008.

The contact is : British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin.
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :
Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:30 ‑ 21:00

Event:   ART EXHIBITION: "FIRE IN THE WORKS II - The Art of Dreaming"
Venue:  British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin

GRAND OPENING EVENT: Enjoy a glass of wine, meet Margaret Miles the artist, hear her talk, listen to the music and read the poetry which complement her work. £5
The contact is : . British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 10:00 ‑ 16:00

Event:   Sports Fun Drop-in Session
Venue:  Hitchin Museum & Art Gallery

10-12 noon or 2-4pm

Blow Football.

Craft activity to accompany our current sports exhibition, Game, Set & Match. £2 for materials.

The contact is : Jenny Oxley
Daytime tel : 01462 434476
email :
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:00 ‑ 16:00

Event:   Sports Fun Drop-in Session
Venue:  Hitchin Museum & Art Gallery

10-12 noon or 2-4pm

Sports Day! Come and compete at table football, mini putting and more. Free Admission.

Activity to accompany our current sports exhibition, Game, Set & Match.

The contact is : Jenny Oxley
Daytime tel : 01462 434476
email :
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:30 ‑ 13:30

Event:   LUNCH TIME TEA AND TALK
Venue:  British Schools Museum, Hitchin

On the second Tuesday of each month you are invited to a cup of tea and a talk. Bring your own sandwiches or buy some freshly made from our cafe.

Margaret Miles talks about her Art Exhibition, displayed in the Lancasterian Schoolroom. You will be able to view her art with greater understanding and appreciation.
£3.50, tea or coffee included.

The contact is : British Schools Museum,Queen Street, Hitchin.
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:00 ‑ 16:00

Event:   Sports Fun Drop-in Session
Venue:  Hitchin Museum & Art Gallery

10-12 noon or 2-4pm

Sports Figures.

Craft activity to accompany our current sports exhibition, Game, Set & Match. £2 for materials.

The contact is : Jenny Oxley
Daytime tel : 01462 434476
email :
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:00 ‑ 12:30

Event:   Crafty Capers
Venue:  British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

Holiday activities for children from 5 years old. Lots of craft activities to learn and practise: sewing, knitting, pompoms, card-making, sweet-making and more. Cost: £4 per session, including all materials and light refreshments. Numbers are limited – please book in advance.
The contact is : . British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:30 ‑ 15:00

Event:   Toddlers Afternoon : Sports Exhibition
Venue:  Hitchin Museum & Art Gallery

Fun for the under 5's and their carers.
Try out the activities in our new sports exhibition.
The contact is : Jenny Oxley
Daytime tel : 01462 434476
email :
Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:00 ‑ 16:00

Event:   Sports Fun Drop-in Session
Venue:  Hitchin Museum & Art Gallery

10-12 noon or 2-4pm

Historic Games. Try your hand at Tudor skittles, Hobby horses, Hoops and more!

Activity to accompany our current sports exhibition, Game, Set & Match. Free admission.

The contact is : Jenny Oxley
Daytime tel : 01462 434476
email :
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:00 ‑ 12:30

Event:   Crafty Capers
Venue:  British Schools Museum, Queen Street, Hitchin SG4 9TS

Holiday activities for children from 5 years old. Lots of craft activities to learn and practise: sewing, knitting, pompoms, card-making, sweet-making and more. Cost: £4 per session, including all materials and light refreshments. Numbers are limited – please book in advance.
The contact is : British Schools Museum,Queen Street, Hitchin.
Daytime tel : 01462 420144
email :

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