Queenwood College
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Queenwood College
Housed in the former Richard Owen Socialist community building Harmony Hall (built 1841) between 1847-1896. Burnt down in 1903. Former maths master: John Tyndall
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1841 1847 1850 1896 Burnt College Community Housed Master Maths Owen Socialist Tyndall
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This evocative photograph captures the historic Queenwood College, housed in the former Richard Owen Socialist community building Harmony Hall, between the years 1847 and 1896. The building, which was originally constructed in 1841 as Harmony Hall, was later acquired by Queenwood College, a leading English boarding school for girls, following a fire that destroyed the school's previous premises in 1903. John Tyndall, a distinguished mathematician and former mathematics master at Queenwood College, is known to have taught at the school during this period. Tyndall, who was born in Leighlinbridge, County Carlow, Ireland, in 1820, made significant contributions to the fields of physics and engineering, particularly in the areas of heat transfer and the properties of gases. The photograph, taken circa 1850, offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the grandeur of Harmony Hall and its role as an educational institution. The building, which was designed by the renowned architect Decimus Burton, was a significant landmark in the community of Queenwood, located in Hampshire, England. Despite its rich history, Harmony Hall was eventually burnt down in 1896, marking the end of an era for Queenwood College. The school continued to thrive, however, and went on to produce many notable alumnae, including the renowned suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and the author Vera Brittain. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the past, highlighting the importance of historic buildings in shaping the educational landscape of Britain and the lives of generations of students.
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