Buried beneath Maidstone Grammar School for Girls lie World War II air-raid tunnels. First-hand accounts tell of lessons learned underground and drawings on the walls illustrate that nothing could prevent the girls from receiving their education, not even air raids or bombs.
Now, MGGS is creating an immersive, educational visitor centre where stories of yesteryear's adversity will be explored alongside today's tales of the Covid-19 pandemic, celebrating what both generations have in common: Growth, Resilience, Integrity and Togetherness - to put it simply, GRIT. We would like to involve as many of the community as possible in the GRIT Project; recording stories of WWII and The Covid-19 pandemic as well as making comparisons between the two.
The visitor centre will also house a replica WWII classroom where our own students and visitors will be able to experience a wartime lesson, complete with a visit to the tunnels. This exciting project will provide learning opportunities for us all now as well as creating a legacy to educate future generations.
Don't miss this chance to have a sneak peak at our wonderful, original WWII air raid tunnels and to learn more about the MGGS GRIT Project. Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and can be purchased via this page with a donation to our GRIT campaign.
Tours are available at 10am, 11am (newly added), 12pm, 2pm and 3pm (newly added). Further time slots will be added based on demand.
*If you are unable to attend but would like to visit in the future, please register your interest here.
Please allow at least 1.5 hours for your visit, we look forward to welcoming you soon.
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