Sir John Moore Foundation Museum
101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 7AH
Why on earth is there an enormous school, designed by Sir Christopher Wren, in Appleby Magna? And who was Sir John Moore?
This beautiful school, now a grade I listed building, was opened in 1697 as a free school and is still home to the local primary school. The museum, which is in the former dormatories, explores what life was like at the school in Victorian times. With new exhibitions about the 1697 school and the later fee-paying school, there is a wealth of new information to find out. We explore the lives of some of the pupils of the past, such as an early rugby player who eventually played for England. One of the writing masters went on to become a famous artist in Australia. And one of our Family History Group members has found out that one of her ancestors was a hangman who worked across the whole of England.....
The guided walk around the village, a firm favourite for a number of years now, will be making a return, as will the village exhibition boards. If you are interested in local village history, the history of education, the Industrial Revolution, or architecture, then this heritage site open day is for you!
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1200-1600. Village tour 1400
Location & directions
101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 7AH
- Contact on day:
- Sally Lowe
- Telephone number:
- +447789238945
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
As a grade I listed building, only the downstairs exhibition rooms and the hall are fully accessible.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 50
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
