Winchester College discussed admitting girls since 1899
The Chronicle previously reported on the decision of Winchester College to admit girls and the headmaster has told The Times it has been considered since the final years of the reign of Queen Victoria. Tim Hands said the school had been discussing the issue for more than 100 years, since 1899. He told the newspaper: “It took 122 years, notably speedy in our terms. “I don’t mind what your background is, I want to know what you’ve done with your personality and your opportunities. The school has produced lots of leaders in the past. We are going to produce, we hope, leaders of...
Source: hampshirechronicle.co.uk