Camerton History Group will be putting on an exhibition at the Community Hall, delving into the story behind the old school in Camerton.

The Jarrett family were the benefactors of Camerton School in the early days. It later evolved to become a Church school, it’s name changing to Camerton Church of England School. Camerton School opened in 1866, it was a mixed school with girls and boys from 5 - 14 years of age. The children were predominantly from mining families and they learned basic reading, arithmetic, writing and religious education.

The school kept evolving and the standard of education and attendance increased, the boys learning gardening and wood work skills and the girls learning housekeeping and needlework skills. As time went on, secondary education became standard and the children left primary school at 11 years of age. Various improvements were made to the school buildings through out the years until sadly the school closed 2018.

Local Camerton man Nick Biggs purchased the school in 2019, his main aim being to retain as much of the existing building and character of the school. He successfully converted the building into 7 apartments, the work completed in 2021.

The history group’s exhibition on the school will be held on Sunday 15th October from 2 pm to 4 pm. Admittance is £5 per person, free entry for children. Refreshments will be available on the day.

JulieAnn Biggs