Hadn't realised this but the building was once King Edward's High School for Girls - Edmund Street. Postcard dated 1904. Viv.
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King Edward High School for Girls Edgbaston Park Road
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devonjim
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I understand that this was KE Girls for some eight years while the Hen & Chickens site New St was being developed (1888-1896). It had been the Liberal Club for a couple of years previously and then afterwards became an Insurance office.
I went to Mason college briefly in 1961 by which time it was being used for University extra mural courses and overflow from Matthew Boulton tech
I went to Mason college briefly in 1961 by which time it was being used for University extra mural courses and overflow from Matthew Boulton tech
Girls on a bumpy ride home from a Swiss skiing holiday.
Viv
Source: British Newspaper Archive
Viv
Source: British Newspaper Archive
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Some background history from the King Edward High School site:
"Founded in 1883 on the New Street site, King Edward VI High School for Girls encouraged students to go from elementary school through grammar school and high school to university. The first Headmistress of KEHS was Miss Creak, who was chosen from over 30 applicants for her impressive academic record and bold ideas.
In 1911, the second Headmistress, Miss Major’s aim was to conserve tradition whilst modernising the curriculum and updating teaching methods. One of her first acts was to employ a PE Mistress, Miss Nichols, who came to the school on the condition that a playing field be created. By 1911, hockey and netball teams were well established and in 1912 KEHS competed in its first House Swimming Gala.
On 17th December 1919, the Musical Society gave their first joint KEHS/KES concert, creating a tradition, which continues, to provide a platform for outstanding musicians from both schools.
In 1931, it was decided that the two schools needed a new site and only the Calthorpe Estate could offer sufficient space within reach of the city centre. The Governors selected the Bristol Road site and the papers were signed in December 1933. An architect was selected from amongst a pool of Old Edwardians. The Foundation Stone was laid in the Autumn of 1938, but when war was declared, the girls were evacuated to Pates Grammar School in Cheltenham, returning to Birmingham during the Autumn of 1940"!
Photo Source: Birmingham Mail
"Founded in 1883 on the New Street site, King Edward VI High School for Girls encouraged students to go from elementary school through grammar school and high school to university. The first Headmistress of KEHS was Miss Creak, who was chosen from over 30 applicants for her impressive academic record and bold ideas.
In 1911, the second Headmistress, Miss Major’s aim was to conserve tradition whilst modernising the curriculum and updating teaching methods. One of her first acts was to employ a PE Mistress, Miss Nichols, who came to the school on the condition that a playing field be created. By 1911, hockey and netball teams were well established and in 1912 KEHS competed in its first House Swimming Gala.
On 17th December 1919, the Musical Society gave their first joint KEHS/KES concert, creating a tradition, which continues, to provide a platform for outstanding musicians from both schools.
In 1931, it was decided that the two schools needed a new site and only the Calthorpe Estate could offer sufficient space within reach of the city centre. The Governors selected the Bristol Road site and the papers were signed in December 1933. An architect was selected from amongst a pool of Old Edwardians. The Foundation Stone was laid in the Autumn of 1938, but when war was declared, the girls were evacuated to Pates Grammar School in Cheltenham, returning to Birmingham during the Autumn of 1940"!
Photo Source: Birmingham Mail
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Speech Day 1966 and 1968
Source : British Newspaper Archive
Source : British Newspaper Archive
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