The Renaissance of Girls' Education in England: A Record of Fifty Years' ProgressZimmern, Alice
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The Renaissance of Girls' Education in England: A Record of Fifty Years' Progress
Zimmern, Alice
Women -- Education -- Great Britain
In close connection with Lady Margaret is St. Hugh’s. It was founded in
1886 by Miss Wordsworth to provide a more economical residence for women
students. By a system of sharing bedrooms and using common
sitting-rooms, somewhat lower fees became practicable for those who
could not afford the ordinary terms. The plan does not seem to have
proved very successful, and St. Hugh’s has developed into a small
independent hall for twenty-five students, on the same lines as Lady
Margaret, but with a graduated system of fees according to the room
occupied. Like Lady Margaret it is conducted according to the principles
of the Church of England, with liberty for other denominations. It also
uses the tutorial staff of the Association. All students are expected to
read for some University examination unless specially exempted by the
Council. The Principal is Miss Moberly, daughter of the late Bishop of
Salisbury.
The youngest of the Oxford halls is St. Hilda’s. It was founded by Miss
Beale in 1893, and meant in the first instance for students passing on
from Cheltenham to Oxford. This exclusive character has, however, been
abandoned, and it is now formally recognised under the rules of the
Association for the Education of Women. It still receives the greater
part of its students from Cheltenham, though there is nothing now to
exclude others. As yet the numbers are very small. The Principal is Mrs.
Burrows.
Of these four institutions, Somerville, the largest and most
distinguished, is the only undenominational one. All four have the
combined bedroom-studies, with common dining-halls, libraries, etc.
Out-door games, debating societies, college clubs, etc. are as popular
as at Cambridge. All the colleges require an entrance examination or an
alternative, and all give scholarships according to ability. The fees at
Somerville (including board, lodging, tuition and lectures) range from
£78 to £90 according to the room occupied. At Lady Margaret they are
£75, exclusive of tuition, which involves another £20 or £25. At St.
Hugh’s the inclusive terms range from £70 to £90; at St. Hilda’s as at
Lady Margaret, there is a charge of £75, which does not include tuition.
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