What is recorded here
This grey commemorative plaque records: University of Durham opened the Hostel for Women Students later St Mary's College on this site in April 1899.
St Mary's College was originally established as a hostel for women students by the University of Durham in 1899, marking an important step in providing educational opportunities for women. It reflects the broader movement towards gender equality in higher education during the late Victorian era.
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