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Teacher Training College and Hostels / Halls - Bingley
Teacher Training College and Hostels - Bingley, West Yorkshire. The reverse of this card is from a student in residence at Alcuin Hall (named after the Yorkshire Educationalist) in 1912, who reports: "...there are five halls each large enough to hold forty students... two thirds men, but we have to work at Drill every morning!". Bingley Teacher Training College opened in 1911 with Helen Wodehouse as principal. The first intake of students was 102 women from in and around the then West Riding of Yorkshire. Over the years until its closure in 1979 the college produced approximately 16, 000 teachers. Date: 1912
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Alcuin Bingley College Halls Helen Hostels Student Teacher Wodehouse
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1. Title: "Bingley Teacher Training College and Hostels, 1912: A Hub of Educational Excellence in West Yorkshire" 2.. This evocative photograph captures the essence of Bingley Teacher Training College and Hostels in 1912, located in the picturesque town of Bingley, West Yorkshire. The college, which opened its doors in 1911 under the leadership of Principal Helen Wodehouse, was a pioneering institution dedicated to the training of future educators. The first intake of students numbered 102 women, all hailing from the West Riding of Yorkshire and beyond. 3. The photograph showcases the impressive architecture of the college buildings, which housed five large halls, each capable of accommodating forty students. Two-thirds of the residents were men, as indicated by the reverse of this card, penned by a student residing in Alcuin Hall, named after the renowned Yorkshire Educationalist. The student's account provides a fascinating insight into daily life at the college, with morning drills being a mandatory part of the routine. 4. Over the ensuing decades, Bingley Teacher Training College played a pivotal role in the education sector, producing an estimated 16,000 teachers until its closure in 1979. The college's legacy extends far beyond its physical boundaries, with its alumni leaving an indelible mark on the teaching profession and the lives of countless students. 5. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era in the history of education in West Yorkshire, when the pursuit of knowledge and the development of future educators were at the heart of the Bingley Teacher Training College and Hostels.
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