Situated in the heart of Great Ayton, one of North Yorkshire's prettiest villages, the Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum tells the story of Cook's early life and education in the Charity School, the village he grew up in and his adventures on the high seas. The Museum explores methods of teaching in the 18th century and the foundation of Charity Schools.
The museum operates with a terrific team of volunteers who welcome visitors, provide some guidance and encourage a revenue stream from the various artefacts on sale in the shop area. Volunteers are essential to maintain our heritage and it is a very interesting role, if you would like to become involved, please contact Jancie Brown on 01642 723873.
The museum operates with a terrific team of volunteers who welcome visitors, provide some guidance and encourage a revenue stream from the various artefacts on sale in the shop area. Volunteers are essential to maintain our heritage and it is a very interesting role, if you would like to become involved, please contact Jancie Brown on 01642 723873.
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The Museum
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The Schoolroom Museum in Great Ayton is housed in a building once used as a charity school which was founded in 1704 by Michael Postgate, a local landowner. It was here, between 1736 and 1740, that Captain James Cook received his early education. With the help of a Lottery Grant in 2012 the museum has been entirely refreshed and modernised.
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Great Ayton provides the ideal location for a school visit, where one can investigate the historic village, wonder at the achievements of its famous son and discover the contrasting environment of an eighteenth century schoolroom. The Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum has three main areas which are devoted to the schoolroom, Captain Cook's career and the history of Great Ayton.
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The museum operates with a terrific team of volunteers who welcome visitors, provide some guidance and encourage a revenue stream from the various artefacts on sale in the shop area. Volunteers are essential to maintain our heritage and it is a very interesting role, if you would like to become involved, please contact Jancie Brown on 01642 723873.
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