Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts
In or near Darfield.
Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Bill Henderson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wombwell · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts is a school heritage located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Official information
The Maurice Dobson Museum & Heritage Centre is a restored Georgian residence that showcases Darfield's rich industrial and social history. Visitors can explore various artefacts, including mining equipment and historical photographs, and guided tours are available for a deeper understanding of the exhibits.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts is located in Yorkshire. This institution is known for its focus on creative education, providing a range of artistic programmes. The building itself reflects the architectural style typical of educational facilities in the region.
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Background
History
The Foulstone Modern School was built on land in the centre of Darfield, previously occupied by a children's recreation ground and by well-cultivated allotments, running alongside of Nanny Marr Road. It was built in the late 1930s and officially opened by R. A. (Rab) Butler in the early war years. The aim of the school was to provide a good standard of secondary education for local children aged 11 to 16. A lot has been written about the standard and quality of secondary education in the 1930s; much appeared to revolve around the "11 plus exam", an examination taken by children aged 10/11 years old. The school derived its name from Alderman T.H. (Tommy) Foulstone who was Darfield's…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.5348, -1.3749
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- Barnsley, unparished area
- Postcode
- S73 9ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barnsley South
- Phone
- 01226 754593
- Established
- 1933
- Nearest railway station
- Wombwell — 3.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays 1pm–4pm; Saturdays 10am–2pm; closed last two weeks of July
- Official site
- darfieldmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5222575 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts?
- Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode S73 9ES), in the parish of Barnsley, unparished area.
- What is Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts?
- Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts — a school heritage in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts?
- The nearest railway station is Wombwell, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S73 9ES.
- When was Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts built?
- Built or established in 1933.
- Is Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts a protected site?
- Yes — Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts is part of the Dearne Valley Wetlands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts free to visit?
- Yes, Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts is free to enter.
- How do I get to Darfield Foulstone School of Creative Arts?
- The nearest railway station is Wombwell, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S73 9ES.