The British Schools Museum in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, occupies a site with educational roots dating back to 1810. The complex includes the world’s last remaining purpose-built Monitorial schoolroom from 1837, where Joseph Lancaster’s educational system was implemented. This method involved older students teaching younger ones, allowing for mass education of working-class children.

The museum comprises several historic buildings, including the Edwardian Classroom and the Headmaster’s House. These structures have witnessed generations of students and teachers, accumulating a rich history spanning over two centuries.

Paranormal activity has been reported throughout the museum complex. Staff and visitors have described unexplained footsteps echoing in empty corridors and classrooms. Some have claimed to see shadowy figures darting between the old desks or lingering in doorways, only to vanish when approached.

The Headmaster’s House has been a particular focus of ghostly encounters. Reports include the sound of a piano playing when no one is in the room and the apparition of a stern-looking man believed to be a former headmaster.

In the Monitorial schoolroom, witnesses have described feeling sudden cold spots and experiencing an overwhelming sense of being watched. Some visitors have reported hearing children’s voices and laughter when the building was empty of living visitors.

The Gallery area has been associated with the spirit of a young girl, occasionally seen skipping down the stairs before disappearing. Staff members have recounted instances of objects moving on their own and doors opening and closing without explanation.