October 21, 2024
Cheltenham Ladies’ College, then and now
CLC is an independent boarding and day school for girls ages 11 to 18 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England. Founded in 1853, the college is celebrating 170 years of history, with its pupils having grown from 82 in the first year to approximately 850 today, and coming from over 40 countries. The college says, “Education is about the person you become while you gain your grades … full of joy, excitement and challenge.”
CLC’s vast archives include about 4,500 books and thousands of photos. Here, photo 1 shows how the Princess Hall — still one of the largest and most impressive structures at the college — was used as a makeshift hospital during World War I, when the college served as a branch of the Red Cross. Photo 2 shows seniors attending a class during the war.
Currently over 150 co-curricular activities are available for the pupils. The continuity of school life from past to present can be seen in pictures of the iconic Marble Corridor, built in the late Victorian era, in 1930 (photo 3) and today, as well as pupils on the college grounds in the 1950s (4, 5) and today.
In 1953, celebrations for the school’s centenary were held at the college garden (6), where students still enjoy time with friends.
(All photos were provided by CLC)
