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Craft Day at the Museum

Come and join us!

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Local History Cafe

Local History Cafe March 26

For more information please email museum@sirjohnmoore.org.uk

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Unlocking the Collections Project

The Unlocking the Collections Project aims to tell the unique story of the site, which first opened as a school in 1697.

As part of this:

The historic classroom would be redesigned to reflect how it may have looked in 1697, including the installation of purpose-built benches to recreate the learning environment of the period.
The Trustees’ Room would be reinstated in place of the current Headmaster’s Office, restoring an important aspect of the building’s historic function.
In the exhibition room, the existing large glass cabinets would be replaced with smaller display cases better suited to the nature of the collection. Much of the museum’s collection consists of paper-based items, including the Headmaster’s Log Books, which would benefit from more appropriate and accessible display.
Through these changes, the project seeks to unlock the collection and bring to life the unique story of this magnificent location, using improved interpretation and thoughtful redesign to create a more engaging and historically authentic museum experience.

For a more detailed look: Unlocking the Collections Project 2026

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Local History Cafe

Held every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please come along and enjoy some company, local history discussions and refreshments. Local History Cafe Feb 26

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Join us for our regular local history café

Held every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Please come along and enjoy some company, local history discussions and refreshments.

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Walk around Appleby Magna

To help walk off any festive indulgences, why not take a stroll around our beautiful village using the Heritage Map created in 2019 by the History Café and volunteers at the Sir John Moore Foundation?

Full leaflet can be found here including some fascinating information about each location.

If you’d like to get involved with the heritage volunteers group, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact Sally at sally.lowe@sirjohnmoore.org.uk

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Christmas Party with the Local Heritage Café

All welcome

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Thank you for your support

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Wonderful evening

A wonderful evening of classical music from members of the Royal Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra to finish our summer of community events! IMG-20250913-WA0028

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Local History Café Newsletters

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