Description:Housecraft lesson at Heron Cross Secondary School, Fenton. The photograph is annotated "Local woman Butcher's visit to cut up side of sheep for Housecraft. Photograph T.Lowe with compliments. HERON CROSS 1937".
Thomas Lowe was the school headmaster and was awarded an M.B.E. for his services to education. he has been described as 'far-sighted' and ahead of his time believing in the benefits of audio-visual teaching methods.
Heron Cross County Junior School first opened in the previous Wesleyan School building. The school buildings were built in 1894 to house Heron Cross County Junior School. A new infant's school was built adjoining in 1911-12. In 1932 it became Heron Cross County Secondary School. The school, now (in 2013) Heron Cross Primary School is situated at the corner of Grove Street and Claud Street.