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Founding of the College for Women
- When
- 16 October 1869
- Where
- Benslow House
Emily Davies and Barbara Bodichon established the College for Women at Benslow House in Hitchin on 16 October 1869, serving as the predecessor to Girton College.
The college was established at Benslow House, a rented villa in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, chosen for its convenient distance from Cambridge and London. The first term started on 16 October 1869 with five students: Emily Gibson, Anna Lloyd, Louisa Lumsden, Isabella Frances Townshend, and Sarah Woodhead.
Sources
- Girton College, Cambridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-15
- Emily Davies Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-03
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