Welcome to the School life before St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery exhibition website put together by the MA
Museum Studies course at Bournemouth University
A new mini-exhibition, entitled School Life Before St. Barbe Museum, was launched at St. Barbe Museum, Lymington on Friday 25th April. The exhibition was opened by the Mayor of Lymington and Pennington, Cllr Pauline Elsworth who commented "people are interested in the history of their old school and this new display brings the building's past to life." The Mayor's husband attended the school during the Second World War and remembers American soldiers handing out chocolate powder and Christmas presents to the children.
The new mini-exhibition has been produced by students of Bournemouth University's MA Museum Studies course. It charts the story of the school that occupied the museum building from 1836 until 1991. The school was formally known as the National School, before becoming the Lymington C of E Funded School in 1909. Professor Mark Brisbane a lecturer on the MA course commented "the students have produced a top quality display on a limited budget, which shows what can be done. The museum has been incredibly supportive and we couldn't have done this without their help".
Do you remember life at the school before the museum? Have you ever wondered how school life has changed throughout time? This exciting new exhibition provides an opportunity to reminisce and discover the events that shaped the school. Maybe you will recognise yourself in some of the old photographs on display! There are hands-on activities and a school trail. There is also a chance to share some recollections on the memory board, and read those left by others.
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All Photographs are copyright of St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery