• Music of the Future?

    Tony Crimlisk has sent in a number of items and photos collected over the years. First up is this article from the Ormskirk Advertiser: More from Tony over the next few weeks.

  • The Smiths

    This post is guest authored by Andrew Lovelady from IT Services. If you’ve got something of interest, get in touch. While preparing for the interview for my current job I searched the internet for Edge Hill College. In amongst the information useful for the interview was a review of The Smiths playing at Edge Hill…

  • 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…

  • Studying urban renewal in Newcastle upon Tyne

    Since the big boss is away and might not notice, now is a good opportunity to introduce another “Principal” of Edge Hill… can you spot him?

  • Centenary Logo

    The above logo was used during 1985 for the centenary of the College.

  • Frequent electric train MERSEYRAIL

    Keeping up the weekly posts of maps from years gone by is this lovely example from the back cover of the 1983 prospectus. It’s similar in design to last week’s example from 1989 but with even less concern that roads should go where they actually are. The appearance of St Helens and Warrington on this…

  • 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!…

  • A personal message from the Director #3

    This prospectus is for all those seeking to make a choice in higher education whether they are at present at a college of further education, at a sixth-form college or at school or are contemplating a return to full-time or part-time study. In the rapidly changing economic and social conditions of today there is no…

  • A personal message from the Director #2

    This prospectus is for all those seeking to make a choice in higher education whether they are at present at school, at sixth-form college or at a college of further education college or are contemplating a return to or part-time study. In the rapidly changing economic and social conditions of today there is no doubt…