History of the Old Schoolroom
Uffington’s Old Schoolroom was built in 1617, endowed by Thomas Saunders, a wealthy merchant from Woolstone. There were places for eight poor children from Uffington and four from Woolstone - all boys. The building remained the boys school until 1872 when it became too dilapidated and for the next 110years was known as the village meeting room. In 1953 it was gifted by the Countess of Craven to the Parish Council and in 1984 became Tom Brown's School Museum. In 2024, following feedback from visitors, the museum changed its name to Uffington Museum.
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Our role today
Today we explain the history of the Uffington area but we also provide a focus for collecting and conserving local information and are a resource for local studies. The Museum is in an old building but is fully in the digital age – we have video displays and interactive computer presentations for our visitors to use. Local schools use our resources and we work with the National Trust and other organisations to arrange and publicise local events.
We were granted full Accreditation Status by the Museum and Libraries Association in 2008 and we are now fully accredited by Arts Council England and comply with all their criteria for good governance.
We look forward to your visit!
If you live in the Uffington area why not join our Friends organisation and get involved? You will receive a warm welcome and there are many different ways in which you can help the Museum.
Today we explain the history of the Uffington area but we also provide a focus for collecting and conserving local information and are a resource for local studies. The Museum is in an old building but is fully in the digital age – we have video displays and interactive computer presentations for our visitors to use. Local schools use our resources and we work with the National Trust and other organisations to arrange and publicise local events.
We were granted full Accreditation Status by the Museum and Libraries Association in 2008 and we are now fully accredited by Arts Council England and comply with all their criteria for good governance.
We look forward to your visit!
If you live in the Uffington area why not join our Friends organisation and get involved? You will receive a warm welcome and there are many different ways in which you can help the Museum.
