How a 1940s notebook belonging to a late Bolton College student is inspiring today's learners
When Dorothy Chapman began studying at Bolton Technical College in 1946, little would she have known that over 75 years later, Bolton College’s childcare students would be taking inspiration from her work. Tutors and students from Bolton College’s Childcare and Education department received Dorothy’s old notebook in the post, following her death at the age of 87 last year. Dorothy’s daughters Gina and Isla discovered the book (pictured) whilst clearing out Dorothy’s possessions, and have to donated it to the college. Dorothy, whose maiden name was Kay, left Bolton in the 195...