Episode 3 of 3

Arrival of First Students

When: October 1887
Where: Egham
Part of: Event of 1886: The Royal Holloway College for women is opened by Queen Victoria

The first 28 students arrived at Royal Holloway College in October 1887.

Following the official opening in 1886, the college began its academic operations. The arrival of students marked the transition from construction and ceremonial opening to active educational use.

Sources

Royal Holloway, University of London Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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