The exhibit provides the opportunity to see a selection of never-before-seen artwork, diary entries, photography, and needlework which show gender roles, poverty, and activism in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire education systems.
Telling the story of Leah Manning and her work and activism as a woman who taught and campaigned for children’s learning and wellbeing the exhibition is excited to host a banner celebrating Cambridge women who campaigned for children’s health and wellbeing by Carey Bennet. The exhibition highlights how education has varied across social classes and genders and introduces some of the people and communities in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire that pulled together to provide basic education for those in need.
The Museum holds a collection which stretches from the late 1600s through to the 20th century and this latest exhibition is part of the Museum’s ongoing efforts to celebrate the social history of Cambridgeshire.
“Educating Cambridge” will open on Thursday, 24th of October, and remain on display until Monday, 21st of April 2025. The Museum is open Monday, Wednesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm, and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm, and standard entry applies.
Facilities
- WI-FI
