Talk – Elsie Day and the Women of The Grey Coat Hospital

Name: Talk – Elsie Day and the Women of The Grey Coat Hospital
Start: 2025-03-13T18:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-13T20:00:00+00:00
Location: The Grey Coat Hospital

Schedule

Thu Mar 13 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Grey Coat Hospital | London, EN

Join Penelope Swan to explore Elsie Day’s legacy, notable Head Girls, and the rich history of The Grey Coat Hospital.
About this Event

Join Librarian, Penelope Swan for a talk on the inspiring legacy of Elsie Day, the first headmistress of The Grey Coat Hospital. Learn how her visionary leadership transformed the school into a leading institution for girls’ education during her 36-year tenure. Elsie emphasized academic excellence and established the tradition of Head Girls who carried forward the school’s values of integrity and service. The talk will offer a glimpse of the darker side of the school’s history with the infamous Mrs Boorten as well as shining light on some notable Head Girls.

Discover how ambition, leadership, and character of these women have shaped the rich history of The Grey Coat Hospital as we celebrate International Women’s Day this month.