History academic shares key findings of the Lincoln Diocesan Training College project

On Saturday 8th August Dr W. Jack Rhoden gave a paper titled : 'Lincoln Training College : Key findings of the Lincoln Diocesan Training College Project, 1862-1918' to the Lincolnshire Family History Society, Lincoln Branch.

It was a very warm day at Queens Park Community Hub but the event was well attended in person and online. Jack introduced attendees to the 3-year project, funded by the Lincoln Record Society and Lincoln Bishop University, examining the early history of the college and its students (1862-1918).

Dr W. Jack Rhoden also talked about the early history of teacher education nationally, the establishment of training colleges, and the first 60 years of Lincoln Training College, with particular emphasis on the experience of the women who attended, their backgrounds, their lives, interests and achievements with some surprising and inspiring examples.

If anyone has done any family history research that touches upon the early history of the College or have knowledge about the existence of any published or archival material relating to the lives of former students or the history of the college, please do get in touch with the project lead: wilfred.rhoden@lincolnbishop.ac.uk