Date:January 1920 - December 1929 (c.)
Description:A small museum was created in 1876, when the collection was placed in a small room opening off the Great Schoolroom. In 1892 the room was enlarged and re-arranged by Mr A. A. Armstrong, who was curator for many years. The museum contained objects given by Denstonians in various parts of the world. Denstone College was begun in 1868 and opened in 1873 as St. Chad's College with 46 boys. It was designed by William Slater and R.C. Carpenter in a Gothic style. The Chapel was built in 1879-87 and the Hall in 1888-91. Denstone College was the first Woodard school in the Midlands. The Rev. Nathanial Woodard was a Victorian philanthropist who wanted to achieve 'the union of classes by a common system of education'. He founded a number of schools aimed at benefiting a wide range of people, particularly the poorer middle classes. Photograph by Alfred McCann of Uttoxeter.
The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.
Denstone College was begun in 1868 and opened in 1873 as St. Chad's College with ...
The Big Schoolroom was 130 feet long with a master's desk at each end so two classes ...
Boys and teacher taking photographs at Denstone College. Building at Denstone ...
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Image courtesy of: Mrs G.S. McCann
Donor ref:P76.041.09717 (37/42850)
Source: Staffordshire Museum Service
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