Homerton College, Cambridge facts for kids
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Homerton College is a college that belongs to the famous University of Cambridge in England. It's named after an area called Homerton in London, which is where it first started.
The college began way back in 1850. It was created by students who wanted to find new and better ways to teach people. This field of study is called pedagogy. The college moved from London to Cambridge in 1894. However, it didn't officially become part of the University of Cambridge until 1976. It got its full university status in 2010.
Homerton College is the largest college in Cambridge. It has about 1200 students! Many students at Homerton study Education because the university's Education department is located there. The college is not right in the middle of Cambridge city. Instead, you can find it on Hills Road.
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Homerton College: A Closer Look
Homerton College has a rich history and a strong focus on education. It's known for its friendly atmosphere and beautiful grounds.
History of Homerton College
Homerton College started as a place for people to learn how to be teachers. It was founded by a group of people who believed in new ideas for teaching.
- 1850: The college began in London, focusing on how to teach.
- 1894: It moved to Cambridge, bringing its ideas about education with it.
- 1976: Homerton officially joined the University of Cambridge. This was a big step!
- 2010: The college received its full university status. This meant it was fully recognized as a key part of the university.
Life at Homerton College
Being the largest college, Homerton has a lot of students and a lively community. Students live and study there, just like at other Cambridge colleges.
- Size: With 1200 students, it's bigger than many other colleges.
- Location: It's on Hills Road, a bit outside the busy city centre. This gives it a more relaxed feel.
- Studies: Many students choose to study Education here. This is because the university's main Education department is based at Homerton.
Famous People from Homerton
Many talented people have been part of Homerton College. Here are a few examples:
- Olivia Colman: A very famous English actress who has won top awards like the Academy Award and BAFTA Award.
- Sir Peter Maxwell Davies: A well-known English composer and conductor. He was even the Master of the Queen's Music for a time.
- Dame Carol Ann Duffy: A British poet and playwright. She was the Poet laureate (a special poet for the country) from 2009 to 2019.
- Dame Evelyn Glennie: A Scottish musician who is amazing at playing many different percussion instruments.
- Tamzin Merchant: An English actress known for her roles in TV shows and films.
- Sir Andrew Motion: Another English poet, novelist, and biographer. He was also a Poet laureate before Carol Ann Duffy.
These people show the wide range of talents that have come from Homerton College over the years.
Images for kids
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Homerton's Castellated Tower.
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The Great Hall (1889) with Jane Benham Hay's 'The Florentine Procession' on display.
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The college croquet lawn in summer
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The college orchard
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Olivia Colman (born 1974), Academy Award and BAFTA Award-winning English actress. (Matriculated ; did not graduate)
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Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, CH, CBE (1934–2016) Honorary Fellow. English composer and conductor; Master of the Queen's Music.
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Dame Carol Ann Duffy, DBE, FRSL (born 1955) Honorary Fellow. British poet and playwright; Poet laureate since May 2009.
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William Johnson Fox (1786–1864) English religious and political orator.
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Dame Evelyn Glennie, CH, DBE (born 1965) Honorary Fellow. Scottish virtuoso multi-percussionist.
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Leah Manning (1886–1977) British educationalist, social reformer, and Member of Parliament (MP).
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Tamzin Merchant (born 1987), English actress.
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Samuel Morley (MP) (1786–1864) English manufacturer, philanthropist, dissenter, abolitionist, political radical, and statesman.
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Sir Andrew Motion, FRSL (born 1952) Honorary Fellow. English poet, novelist, and biographer; Poet laureate from 1999 to May 2009.
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