The Early History of Teacher Training Colleges in Britain, 1836-1918 – Call for participants
Event Type: Local / Community
Takes Place: 2nd June 2026
Time: All day
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, Liverpool
Description: We are inviting participants to attend and contribute to a workshop day at the Quaker Meeting House, Liverpool, on 2 June 2026, organised by Edge Hill University, in collaboration with Lincoln Bishop University. The intention is to orient most of the day around workshop sessions that contain introductory (c.8-10 minutes) presentations which enable us to collectively discuss and progress particular research questions relating to the early history of teacher training colleges across Britain. Further aims of the day are to establish a national network to research the history of teacher training, unlock underused archival collections related to this field and to develop interdisciplinary and collaborative research opportunities for the future. Please provide a 250-word (max) overview of your interest and background in this area to enable the organisers to construct a thematic and coherent programme. Please email Professor Alyson Brown (browna@edgehill.ac.uk) If you have any suggestions or ideas for the best way to present/share your knowledge and research, please do indicate this. We are open to whatever works to advance collaboration and research and make the day as productive as possible. The attendance fee is £25 whether you are giving a session in a workshop or attending and participating in discussion. Refreshments, including lunch, will be provided. If you have any mobility needs or questions, please include with your online booking. If you have any dietary requirements, please include information with your online booking. Limited funds are available to cover travel costs for those without institutional support – see booking form. Last booking date is 29th May for attendance and 8th May if you are offering a session.
How to book: https://store.edgehill.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/conferences/conferences/the-early-history-of-teacher-training-colleges-1836-to-1918
Price: £25
Email: browna@edgehill.ac.uk
Organiser: Professor Alyson Brown ; Dr W. Jack Rhoden
Lecturer: History
Region: North-West England