
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Yorkshire Ladies' Council of Education was founded in 1876 to promote the education of girls and women and occupied this building between 1928-1988, It served as an administrative centre for Council activities and housed The Yorkshire Ladies' Secretarial College. Recorded plaque organisation: Leeds Civic Trust.
The Yorkshire Ladies' Council of Education, established in 1876, played a crucial role in advancing girls' and women's education in Yorkshire, while the Yorkshire Ladies' Secretarial College provided vocational training for women, reflecting the organization’s commitment to enhancing educational and professional opportunities for women.
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