| The year is 1898 and Great Cressingham
a small country village. At twelve years the children would leave school
and most of the boys would work on the land while the girls would hope to
go into Service |
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| A school visit to experience
the unique atmosphere of this living Victorian school is designed for
seven to twelve year old children and lasts about three hours. |
| It is easiest if visits are limited to
thirty five though more are possible. We have open days about three times a
year with details in the local press. Individual visits at other times are
welcome by arrangement |
| Here are some pictures of a day's visit from arrival through to departure: |
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| Arrival |
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(Clicking any of the images will display a larger version of each.
Then click either CLOSE or PREV/NEXT to move through the list) |
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| The Classroom |
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There are slates and
dip pens to use and "Miss North" instructs in a lesson lasting
about an hour. This will include learning by rote, an object lesson, drill
and singing accompanied by the harmonium or melodeon. |
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There is sometimes an opportunity for
the girls to take part in needlework instruction. |
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Miss North is frequently assisted by
visitors such as The Squire, The Rector's Wife Mrs Fagin, Miss Sampson (a pupil teacher), Miss Dove and Mrs Drury. |
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| Lunchtime |
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If schools stay for lunch, picnics should be
Victorian eg. bread, cheese, apples, cake etc. Mugs of water are provided. |
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| The Museum |
There is a small museum and a quiz -
clipboards and quiz sheets are provided. |
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There are many opportunities for hands on experience. |
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Inside there is a wide range of reproduction
Victorian toys for scholars to use. |
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| Outside Play |
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In the playground there are metal hoops,
oak skittles, spinning tops, etc. to enjoy as well as a huge map of the
Empire. |
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| Departure |
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