Burston Strike School, Educational museum in Burston, England
The red brick building contains exhibits documenting the 25-year school strike that started in 1914 when two teachers were dismissed.
Students led by Violet Potter marched through the village in 1914, initiating what became the longest running strike in British educational history.
The structure represents a movement where rural working families challenged the educational system controlled by landowners and religious authorities.
Visitors can explore photographs, documents, and artifacts from the strike period through guided tours available between April and September.
The building served as an alternative school for 25 years, funded entirely by donations from trade unions and supporters across Britain.
Location: Burston and Shimpling
Inception: 1914
GPS coordinates: 52.40451,1.13890
Latest update: May 13, 2025 16:37
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