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Exploring St Swithun's

Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HA

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

Feed your curiosity about the striking art deco building on Alresford Road by exploring St Swithun's with the school librarian. Learn about our history with a guided tour and see some of our fabulous artefacts dating back to 1884.

St Swithun’s opened the doors to its first seventeen pupils in 1884 and was at the forefront of change in the development of female education in the 19th century. A recent archive project has uncovered more information about the school’s history which we’re keen to share with everyone.

We’ll be offering short guided tours of the school, accompanied by a talk from the school librarian who will guide you through a display of artefacts from our archive collection. This is the chance to find out more about us; from our pioneering stance on the education of women to our involvement in the two World Wars.

Refreshments will be served with the talk so come and immerse yourself in history and enjoy St Swithun's infamous hospitality.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
12.15pm-1.15pm

Location & directions

Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 1HA

Directions:
Visitors should drive/walk down the main school drive. There is parking on site which will be sgineposted.
Contact on day:
Simon Mayes 01962 835 700
Telephone number:
+441962835700

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Tour will start at 12.15pm. Pre-booking is essential.
Booking contact name:
Simon Mayes
Booking email:
[email protected]

Additional information

Please meet outside of the main school entrance where you will be met by the archivist. Parking for the event will also be at the main school entrance and will be signposted.

Max no of people per tour:
25
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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