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Bedford College was founded in London in 1849 as the first higher education college for women in the United Kingdom. In 1900, it became a constituent of the University of London. Having played a leading role in the advancement of women in higher education and public life in general, it became fully coeducational (i.e. open to men) in the 1960s.
Courses we offer at Bedford College. Our vast range of full-time, part-time courses and apprenticeships will ensure you will find a subject you love, opening up more choices, opportunities and experiences.
The Bedford Society ensures that the spirit of Bedford College, its alumni and staff lives on and is widely recognised. The Society: Celebrates and honours the pioneering women and men who went before us; Draws on the talents and expertise of the several thousand Bedfordians to provide opportunities to meet each other and current students
One of the major attractions of Bedford College for me (after, of course, the very extensive and attractive Botany curriculum), was the location of the College in prime central London. Another huge draw was the location of the Hanover Lodge accommodation, on the Outer Circle of Regents Park, no less.
Bedford College in central London opened its doors in 1849. It was the first higher education college in the UK for women and counts the novelist George Eliot and the first female doctor, Dr Elizabeth Blackwell, among its early students.
Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), formally incorporated as Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, is a public research university and a member institution of the federal University of London.
Sep 30, 2019 · Learn about the history of Bedford College, the first higher education college for women in the UK, founded by Elizabeth Jesser Reid in 1849. Explore its archive collections on the Archives Hub, featuring papers, photos and records of its courses, students and staff.
