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Opening of Nelson College

When
7 April 1856
Where
Trafalgar Square
Part of
Nelson College founded in New Zealand

Nelson College opened in Nelson on 7 April 1856 with eight students, initially located in Trafalgar Square.

The school commenced operations on 7 April 1856 in premises situated in Trafalgar Square, Nelson. It began with an enrollment of eight students. Shortly after opening, the institution relocated to a new site in Manuka Street.

Sources

  1. Nelson College Wikipedia, revision of 2026-02-21

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