DEAD STREET SCHOOL GHOST HUNT - HITCHIN
Schedule
Sat, 18 Jun, 2022 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jun, 2022 at 02:00 am
Location
British Schools Museum | Hitchin, EN
Opened on what was originally Dead Street, a site of mass death due to disease and fire - the school is said to be haunted by it's dark pastAbout this Event
Dead Street School Ghost Hunt
Known formerly as Dead Street until the name changed to Queen Street in honour of Queen Victoria's jubilee."The first school on the site was founded in 1810 in an old malt house on the street, which burnt down. The Victorian Monitorial schoolroom (built 1837) is now the only one left in the world. William Fitch was the first and only Headmaster to live in the Headmaster’s House from when he built itin 1857 to his death in 1902. The schools basement originally intended as a boiler room was used as a shelter during WWII"This is a must do location as rarely investigated. This is a multi layered site, initially it was the poorest part of Hitchin and suffered plague, pestilence and fire.Can you work through the happiness and energy of the kids to the history below? Book now to avoid disappointment, only £45ppEVENT INCLUDES
• Complimentary tea and coffee
• Complimentary light snacks
• Access all areas
• Investigate with the team
• Use of all equipment
PLEASE NOTE Tickets are non refunable or transferable.
NOT SUITABLE FOR THOSE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES OR HEAVILY PREGNANT WOMEN
No alcohol or drugs permitted and strictly no under 18's
PARKING
The two closest options are: St Mary’s Square car park (SG4 9TN, short stay, 300m walk) and Woodside car park (SG4 9SG, long stay, 650m walk).
Where is it happening?
British Schools Museum, 41-42 Queen Street, Hitchin, United Kingdom
Tickets
GBP 40.00
