Farnley's Lancasterian Schoolroom

Joseph Lancaster (25 November 1778 – 23 October 1838) was an English Quaker and public education innovator who developed a monitorial system of primary education designed to benefit poor children at a time when little or no education was available to them .

In the first decades of the 19th century his ideas found application in new schools established in growing industrial centres.

At the time of his death in 1838 there were said to be between 1200 and 1500 schools using the Lancasterian principles worldwide: hundreds were built in England including The Lancasterian School Room at Moor Top, New Farnley which was built by public subscription in 1815 and is now one of 2 remaining purpose-built Lancasterian Schools in the UK.

This talk will explore a little about the history of Farnley, Joseph Lancaster's story and the Lancasterian School System.

Refreshments will be available on a pay as you feel basis.

Timings

Thursday 17 September:

14:00

Location & directions

The Lancasterian School Room, Low Moorside Road, New Farnley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5HY

Directions:

The venue does not have a car park. Please respect the needs of local residents when parking nearby.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No booking is required but please come early to grab a good seat. Please note the capacity of the venue is 50 so it will be first come first served and when the capacity is reached there can be no further admissions. Thank you.

Additional information

Max number of people:

50

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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