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Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust

The museum is housed in a building erected in 1785 on the site of the charity school attended by James Cook between 1736 and 1740. It features a reconstruction of an early C18 schoolroom and interactive displays show his voyages of discovery. Visitors can learn how to use a sextant and see the education system that provided the starting point for the great navigator, explorer and chartmaker.

Activities & Mission

The museum is housed in a building erected in 1785 on the site of the charity school attended by James Cook between 1736 and 1740. It features a reconstruction of an early C18 schoolroom and interactive displays show his voyages of discovery. Visitors can learn how to use a sextant and see the education system that provided the starting point for the great navigator, explorer and chartmaker.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

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Frequently asked questions about Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust

What does Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust do?

The museum is housed in a building erected in 1785 on the site of the charity school attended by James Cook between 1736 and 1740. It features a reconstruction of an early C18 schoolroom and interactive displays show his voyages of discovery. Visitors can learn how to use a sextant and see the education system that provided the starting point for the great navigator, explorer and chartmaker.

When was Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust registered as a charity?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2003 as charity number 1097490. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is FRANCES MARY GREENWELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust operate?

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097490.

Details

Address
51 NEWTON ROAD
GREAT AYTON
MIDDLESBROUGH
TS9 6DT
Registration Date
13 May 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4000025
Charity Number
1097490

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Trustees

FRANCES MARY GREENWELL Chair
ELIZABETH JOAN SCOVELL
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GARY JOHN READMAN
HEATHER MOORHOUSE
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JOHN ERNEST FLETCHER
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Katherine Eaton
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PETER FRANCIS WILLIAM WALKER

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