Dr Williams' School was a school founded in

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in 1875. It opened its doors in 1878 and continued until it was closed in 1975. Samuel Holland was actively involved in setting the school up and became its first Chairman of the Board of Governors. The first head was

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who lead the school for the first ten years. She went on to found a school in Brisbane and returned to establish the first

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in Wales. The site of the school is now occupied by

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Notable people associated with Dr Williams School

* Bessie Craigmyle was a teacher here in the 1880s. *

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was educated here.

Arms

References

6. Dr Williams’ School Old Girls Association website a community website where ex pupils can upload their memories of life at the schoo

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