Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Victoria College, Belfast
In or near Belfast.
Victoria College, Belfast in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Adelaide · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Victoria College, Belfast is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Victoria College in Belfast offers a comprehensive educational experience focused on inspiring and developing students. The college provides a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, along with modern facilities to support learning and personal growth.
From the Wikipedia article
Victoria College, Belfast is a voluntary non-denominational independent grammar school in Cranmore Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland. In 2022, the college's stated enrolment was 870. Victoria College was awarded specialist school status in science in September 2009. The college also specialises in other STEM-related areas (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.)
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Background
History
Founded by Mrs Margaret Byers (1832–1912) – an important pioneer of women's education in Ireland – in 1859, and first located in Belfast city centre at Wellington Place, the school was then known as The Ladies' Collegiate School, Belfast. In 1888, Queen Victoria's Jubilee Year, the name of the school was changed by Royal Command to Victoria College and School. A century later, Victoria College amalgamated with Richmond Lodge School, a neighbouring girls' school of similar ethos. Richmond Lodge had opened in 1889 by the Misses Hardy on the Stranmillis Road. It moved to the Malone Road in 1913 and soon acquired full academic recognition. Richmond Lodge past pupils continue their association…
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- Coordinates
- 54.5743, -5.9467
- District
- Belfast
- Postcode
- BT9 6SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Belfast South and Mid Down
- Established
- 1859
- Nearest railway station
- Adelaide — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.victoriacollege.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7926645 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Victoria College, Belfast (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Victoria College, Belfast?
- Victoria College, Belfast is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT9 6SJ).
- What is Victoria College, Belfast?
- Victoria College, Belfast in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Victoria College, Belfast?
- The nearest railway station is Adelaide, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT9 6SJ.
- When was Victoria College, Belfast built?
- Built or established in 1859.
- Is Victoria College, Belfast free to visit?
- Yes, Victoria College, Belfast is free to enter.
- How do I get to Victoria College, Belfast?
- The nearest railway station is Adelaide, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT9 6SJ.