An iconic Hitchin institution is calling for volunteers.

The brilliant British Schools Museum has issued a rally cry for volunteers.

The evocative site on Queen Street which dates back to 1837 requires kind-hearted members of our Hitchin and North Herts community to lend a hand.

The renowned museum in the heart of Hitchin is currently closed for its annual behind-the-scenes works including a thorough clean as well as maintenance works behind the scenes.

The museum's respected curator Max spoke with Hitchin Nub News on (Blue) Monday (January 15.)

"The British Schools Museum stands on the grounds of Victorian-era school buildings - and we need your help to preserve them," says Max, adding: "Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills and gain valuable experience - not to mention meeting new people as well as being part of an exciting new project. You can even add to your CV while you're with us."

Max tells us that the British Schools Museum will re-open for general visitors from Saturday, February 17 onwards, when the team will warmly welcome everyone back to the site, not only for a tour of the fascinating museum, but also for half-term craft sessions for children.

So, if you are thinking of volunteering and would like to learn more - or if you are planning to visit with a large group, or intend to visit outside of our normal opening hours, or planning to use their extensive collection of historical educational texts for research - or even if you are interested in filming in their historic settings handily situated in Hitchin town centre, then why not contact the British Schools Museum on [email protected] with all queries.

"We look forward to hearing from you," says passionate curator Max.

See Hitchin Nub News for our in-depth feature on Raymond James Hitchin volunteering at the brilliant British Schools Museum tomorrow, Tuesday, January 15.

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