The Big Community Project at the Sir John Moore Foundation Museum
101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 7AH
Find out why such a fabulous school was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built in the middle of a field in rural Leicestershire! And then find out about the history of the whole village - from its Roman beginnings, its medieval growth, its part in the bloody Civil War, and the enclosures that led to poverty. The village has changed completely since the turn of the century, and the history of its houses and ancient families is only now being collated. This exhibition has been co-produced by the whole community. We look at the history of the school and uncover the stories of some of its students from the past. New research has uncovered lots of forgotten details about the building itself - who knew there was a well in the Cellar Bar? And last but not least, we look at the history of the whole village through the lives of one of Appleby's oldest families. Join us for a celebration of the village, the school, and the people. There'll be coffee and cake, and the Cellar Bar will be open. Tours of the museum run throughout the event.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 21 September:
- 1200-1600
Location & directions
101 Top Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote, Leicestershire, DE12 7AH
- Directions:
- Leave the A444 at the Appleby Inn, on to Top Street. The Sir John Moore Foundation School is about five minutes by car, on the right. It's behind quite a large brick wall and a few trees, so watch out for us!
- Contact on day:
- Sally Lowe
- Telephone number:
- +447789238945
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
This is a Grade I listed building and a working school. Please note that parts of the current school will not be open to the public. Visitors are also reminded that whilst there will be accessible exhibitions, there are a number of steps up to the museum itself.
