Natural landmarks · South East England
University of Chichester
University of Chichester — a university in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
University of Chichester is a university located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
The University of Chichester is located in South-East England. It is known for its focus on education and research, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The institution has a strong emphasis on teacher training and is recognised for its contributions to the field.
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Background
History
In 1840, a school for training 'Masters' was founded by William Otter, Bishop of Chichester, which was rebuilt in his memory as the Bishop Otter College in 1849. The original buildings, created in a neo-Tudor style, were designed by the architect J. Butler. In 1873, the campus became a training institute for women teachers due to the activism of Louisa Hubbard after the Elementary Education Act 1870 which created demand for school teachers. Fanny Trevor was appointed as the first "Lady Principal" of this teacher training college for women after she offered to work for nothing, starting in 1873. Dorothy May Meads was the Principal of Bishop Otter College from 1936 until her retirement in…
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- Coordinates
- 50.8447, -0.7744
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Chichester
- Parish
- Chichester
- Postcode
- PO19 6PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chichester
- Established
- 2005
- Official site
- www.cft.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3551577 (CC0)
- wikipedia: University of Chichester (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is University of Chichester?
- University of Chichester is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO19 6PE), in the parish of Chichester.
- When was University of Chichester built?
- Built or established in 2005.
- Is University of Chichester free to visit?
- Yes, University of Chichester is free to enter.
- How do I get to University of Chichester?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO19 6PE. It sits within the Chichester parliamentary constituency.