Tom Brown's School Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1984 |
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| Location | Uffington, Oxfordshire, England |
| Type | Local museum |
| Founder | John Little |
Tom Brown's School Museum is a cool local museum in the small village of Uffington, England. It is located near Faringdon in Oxfordshire. This museum first opened its doors in 1984.
The museum is special because it is housed in a schoolroom from the 1600s. This very schoolroom was even mentioned in a famous book!
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Discover Tom Brown's School Museum
This museum helps you learn all about the history of the local area. It also shows you amazing things found from long ago, like ancient tools. The museum is close to the village church.
What You Can Explore
- Local History: Find out about the people and events that shaped Uffington.
- Archaeology: See artifacts from ancient times discovered nearby. This includes items from the Iron Age and Roman Empire.
- Thomas Hughes: Learn about the author who wrote Tom Brown's School Days.
- John Betjeman: Discover facts about a famous poet who lived in Uffington.
- Uffington White Horse: Understand the history of the giant chalk horse nearby.
About the Famous Book
The museum is named after the book Tom Brown's School Days. This book was written by Thomas Hughes (1822–1896). He was born in Uffington. The story is about a boy named Tom Brown and his adventures at a boarding school. The old schoolroom where the museum is now located was featured in this famous novel.
The Poet Laureate Connection
Sir John Betjeman (1906–1984) was a very important poet. He was even a "Poet Laureate," which means he was the official poet for the King or Queen of England. John Betjeman lived in Uffington for some time. The museum shares stories and items related to his life and work.
The Ancient White Horse
Just a short distance from the museum is the amazing Uffington White Horse. This huge figure is carved into the hillside. It is made from white chalk and is thousands of years old. The museum helps explain the history and mystery of this ancient landmark.
See Also
- List of museums in Oxfordshire
- Museum of Oxford
