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Furness School Nature Area & Heritage Project
Location: Kent
Furness School was originally an orphanage known as Swanley Home for Little Boys. In the early 20th century, Sir Christopher Furness, a shipping magnate became involved with the school and residential boys received an education in seamanship and nautical skills, being sent to the Navy once they had completed their schooling.
Pupils past and present, the Womens Institute, History and Gardening Societies, will investigate the school's Naval heritage by interviewing locals and recording their reminiscences. The pupils will visit Greenwich Maritime Museum to research the links with the Naval College to be published in a series of 3 booklets and education packs.
Costume and story telling will be used to explore previous boy's experiences recorded by video. Researching the schools Victorian Garden, traditional vegetable crops and cooking skills, key to a self-sufficient orphanage; pupils will design the 5 display and interpretation panels.
To celebrate the completion, local schools will be invited to design an interpretive flag for the school to be displayed during the final exhibition.
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Furness School |
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BR9 7RP |
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Heritage Lottery Fund: £22099
Nationwide Building Society: £2800
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