Hidden Histories: Lives between the pages

Hawkshead Grammar School Library was founded in 1675 and used by schoolboys until the school closed in 1909. Like schoolchildren today, the boys left their mark by doodling, signing, and annotating the books as well as passing notes in the margins while bored in class. Our knowledge of many of our alumni is limited but by examining books in our Historic Library, we are able to uncover their Hidden Histories.

Since 2020, we have been undertaking a conservation and cataloguing project to preserve the collection for many more generations. Join us for Library Talks to learn about the cataloguing and conservation process, as well as some of the stories we have uncovered throughout this project.

Talks will run throughout the day, there is no need to prebook.
Please note we do not allow filming or photography inside the Library.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

1100-1600

Sunday 13 September:

1100-1600

Saturday 19 September:

1100-1600

Sunday 20 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, Main Street, Hawkshead, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT

Directions:

If you head to Hawkshead car park, the museum is straight ahead when heading into the village. We are through black metal gates towards the Church.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is one step to the downstairs classroom. The upstairs including exhibition room and library are only accessible by stairs. Staff will be present downstairs to discuss the library project and exhibition. A tablet with a presentation and Bloomberg Guide is available upon request.

Additional information

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

30 minute(s)

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