Historedia
Person

Archibald Tait

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1878–1882

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Archibald Tait, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Founding of Selwyn College, Cambridge

    1878–1882

    Role: Visitor

    1. 1878–1879 · CambridgeGovernance Appointments

      Key governance roles were established in 1878 and 1879, including the election of the first Master and the invitation of the Visitor.

    2. 1 June 1881 · CambridgeLaying of Foundation Stone

      The foundation stone for Old Court was laid in June 1881, preceding the formal charter grant.

    3. 13 September 1882 · CambridgeGrant of Royal Charter

      Queen Victoria granted the Charter of Incorporation on 13 September 1882, formally establishing Selwyn College's legal status.

    4. 10 October 1882 · CambridgeOfficial Opening and Installation

      The college officially opened in October 1882 with the Master's installation, coinciding with the start of Michaelmas term.

  2. Edward Rudolf founds the Church of England homes for waifs and strays

    1881–1882

    Role: Archbishop of Canterbury

    1. 1881 · EnglandRegistration of the Central Home

      In 1881, the Church of England Central Home for Waifs and Strays was registered, marking the formal establishment of the society founded by Edward Rudolf.

    2. 1882 · DulwichOpening of the First Home

      The first home for waifs and strays was opened in Dulwich in 1882, demonstrating the practical application of Rudolf's vision.

Sources

  1. Selwyn College, Cambridge Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04
  2. The Children's Society Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23