• Messages from the MP and Chairman of the Council

    Now that the election is over I’m not subject to strict restrictions under charity laws so here’s another post from the Liverpool Daily Post’s Changing Face of Ormskirk feature. It’s the introductory message from Sir Douglas Glover MP and Councillor W Rigby. © 1968 Liverpool Daily Post.

  • 75 down; 50 to go!

    Today’s post on Lady Margaret Hall means I am three-fifths of the way through my project to blog 125 days of Edge Hill’s 125th anniversary and I’ve come to an earth-shattering conclusion. This was a really, really stupid idea. What on earth was I thinking?! I’ve got into a bit of a pattern where I…

  • Badge

    If we zoom in on the photo of the class of 1949-50 we can see the above crest in use.

  • Class of 1949-50

    Another photo from Trix Cooke’s collection sent in by Barbara Taylor.

  • Computer Service 1985

    Also from the 1985 annual report we get a glimpse into the growing use of IT in the College: Academic Services Computer Services has again continued to expand its provision for academic purposes throughout College. Almost all subjects now make some use of computers and in several cases the introduction of new materials and equipment…

  • The Centenary Celebrations

    From Harry Webster’s 1984-1985 Annual Report we can find out about some of the things that happened during Edge Hill’s centenary year. Since 1885 was the year of the College’s foundation, the most significant event of 1985 was the celebration of our centenary. Planning for the centenary celebrations began in March 1984 with a series…

  • The North West – Region of Contrasts

    Last month I posted some text from the 1985 prospectus describing Ormskirk and the local area. Let’s see how things had changed by 1991: Seaside towns, city lights or rural life – as an Edge Hill student, you’ll find them all close by. Ormskirk is well-placed for motorway and rail links so there’s plenty of…

  • Layer of Meaning

    Just popped down to the Faculty of Health to see Derek and Zoe Boak’s art exhibition: Loved-up artists Derek and Zoe Boak show the ‘Layer of Meaning’ to life and loss in a brand new exhibition showing at Edge Hill University as part of the Institution’s 125th anniversary celebrations. It is the first time the…

  • Wanted: memories!

    The alumni team are keen to extract memories of Edge Hill from anyone who studied here and to persuade you to send them in have sent me some quotes from one of Edge Hill’s more well known graduates, Stuart Maconie. If you have something to share, you can email Caroline Mitchell in the alumni office…

  • Ormskirk: The College Setting

    First up, welcome to readers of the Ormskirk Advertiser – I hope you find something of interest! To make sure you don’t miss out on the latest 125 by 125 posts you can subscribe to our feed, or sign up to get the latest posts delivered directly to you by email – both are free!…