Netherton Female Educational Institute

The Netherton Female Educational Institute was formed in January 1854 with an initial membership of 46 local women, reportedly aged between 15 and 25.[1]

The Institute held its first annual soiree on 17 April 1854, by which time membership had increased to 70 members.[2][3]

The Rev. George Hough appears to have been instrumental in setting up the Institute and presided over the early meetings.

Further Reading

Notes and References

  1. ↑ "Netherton: Female Institute" in Huddersfield Chronicle (21/Jan/1854) and "Oddfellows' Soiree" in Huddersfield Chronicle (29/Apr/1854).
  2. ↑ "Netherton: Female Institute Soiree" in Huddersfield Chronicle (29/Apr/1854).
  3. ↑ No other articles were found after 1854 in the Chronicle archives.