The following is a list of people associated with the Royal National College for the Blind.
Staff
edit| List of Principals | |
|---|---|
| Years | Principal |
| 1871–1912 | Francis Joseph Campbell[1] |
| 1912–1929 | Guy Marshall Campbell[1] |
| 1929–1934 | Louie Bealby Campbell[1] |
| 1934–1937 | William Stone[1] |
| 1937–1966 | Dr Langdon[1] |
| 1966–1976 | Alfred Lidster[1][2] |
| 1976–1991 | Lance Marshall[2][3] |
| 1991–1992 | Dr Michael Semple[3] |
| 1992–1999 | Dr Colin Housby-Smith[4] |
| 1999–2006 | Roisin Burge[5] |
| 2006–2008 | Christine Steadman[6][7] |
| 2008–2009 | Ian Pickford (acting)[8] |
| 2009–2011 | Geoff Draper[9] |
| 2011–Present | Sheila Tallon[10] |
- Thomas Rhodes Armitage, Victorian philanthropist and co-founder[11]
- Francis Joseph Campbell, American anti-slavery campaigner, co-founder of RNC and its first principal[11][12]
- Tony Larkin, former professional footballer and England Blind Football team coach, head of sport and recreation at RNC[13]
- Sarah M. Dawson Merrill (1843-1899), American educator
Patrons
edit- Queen Victoria, the college's first Patron[14]
- King Charles III, current Patron since 1997[15][16]
Vice patrons and other supporters
editVice patrons
edit- Edward VII of the United Kingdom[14]
- Alexandra of Denmark[14]
- Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[14]
- Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia[14]
- Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll[14]
Governors
edit- Hugh Grosvenor, 1st Duke of Westminster[14]
- Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 7th Earl of Shaftesbury[14]
- Thomas Anson, 2nd Earl of Lichfield[14]
- Right Hon. W. H. Smith, M.P.[14]
- Sir John Terry, film financier and manager of the National Film Finance Corporation[17]
Other supporters
edit- Susan Bligh, Countess of Darnley, current Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Appeals Patron[18]
- Sir Thomas Dunne, former Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Appeals Patron[18]
- Des Kelly, Daily Mail columnist and BBC Sports presenter, patron of the England Blind Football team[18]
- Gabby Logan, BBC Sports presenter, patron of the England Blind Football team[18]
Presidents and vice presidents
editCurrent president
edit- The Hon. Mrs Jessica White[19]
Current vice presidents
edit- Archbishop of Canterbury[19]
- Archbishop of York[19]
- Archbishop of Westminster[19]
- Patricia Knatchbull, 2nd Countess Mountbatten of Burma[19]
- Michael Buerk[19]
- Lord Mayor of London (ex officio)[19]
- Paul Keetch, former MP for Hereford (ex officio)[19]
- Master of the Worshipful Company of Musicians (ex officio)[19]
Alumni
edit- David Blunkett, British Labour Party politician and former Home Secretary[20]
- Alfred Hollins, English composer and organist[21]
- William Henry Jackson, Anglican priest, missionary and inventor of Burmese Braille[22][23]
- Anthony Kappes, Paralympic cyclist
- Ryan Kelly, actor; in 1997 became the first completely blind student to join the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School;[24] plays Jack 'Jazzer' McCreary in Radio 4's The Archers[25]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f "A brief history of RNC". Royal National College for the Blind. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- ^ a b Marshall, Lance (1987). "The Royal National College: changing approaches to the education and training of the able visually handicapped". British Journal of Visual Impairment, Vol. 5, No. 1, 7–11. Retrieved 27 January 2010.
- ^ a b New Beacon. RNIB Publications. February 1991.
- ^ New Beacon. RNIB Publications. July–August 1992.
- ^ "New principal for Royal National College". NB: The sight loss and eye health magazine. September 2006. Retrieved 17 March 2010.
- ^ Childs, Jess (4 November 2008). "College head resigns". Hereford Times. Newsquest Media Ltd. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
- ^ "New principal aims high at blind college". Hereford Times. Newsquest Media Ltd. 12 October 2006. Retrieved 18 January 2010.
- ^ Childs, Jess (16 December 2009). "Royal National College for the Blind appoint new principal". Hereford Times. Newsquest Media Ltd. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
- ^ "Ex-colonel leads way". Times Educational Supplement. 11 December 2009. Archived from the original on 10 June 2011. Retrieved 11 January 2010.
- ^ Rendle, Ben; Howarth, Richard (12 January 2012). "Principal Sheila Tallon Spills the Beans: Ben Rendle and Richard Howarth interview College Principal Sheila Tallon for her views". Eyesover - The Official Magazine Of RNC Students. Royal National College for the Blind. Archived from the original on 1 August 2012. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ a b Green, Jerry (1 April 2007). "The Royal Normal College". Crystal Palace Magazine. Retrieved 23 July 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Biography of Francis Joseph Campbell". Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture. Retrieved 23 July 2010.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Dart, Tom (1 December 2005). "Blind team raising profile and opening some eyes". Times Online. London: News International. Retrieved 23 July 2010.[dead link]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Illingworth, W. H. (1910). History of the education of the blind. S. Low, Marston & Company, Ltd.
- ^ "Profile of the Royal National College for the Blind". Foundation for Assistive Technology. Archived from the original on 6 December 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "The Prince of Wales Patronages". Prince of Wales website. HM Government of the United Kingdom. Archived from the original on 29 November 2010. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ Relph, Simon (22 April 1995). "Obituary: Sir John Terry". The Independent. London: Independent Print Limited. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
- ^ a b c d Annual Report 2008-2009. Royal National College for the Blind. p. 16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Patrons and Supports of RNC". Royal National College for the Blind. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ "In Touch: What's Blunkett cooking up on the radio?". BBC News. BBC. 31 March 2006. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ Carson, Ian. "Hollins, Alfred". Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ Purser, Mary Chesmer (1933). An Ambassador in Bonds: The Story of William Henry Jackson, Priest, of the Mission to the Blind of Burma (2 ed.). Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.
- ^ Sowton, Stanley (1950). Blind Eagle: Father Jackson of Burma. Eagle Books.
- ^ Lewis, Roz (28 June 2009). "Why actor Ryan Kelly has been leading the way on The Archers". Sunday Mercury. Birmingham: Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 23 July 2010.
- ^ Evans, Steve (2 July 2004). "Archers' star's wedded bliss". Coventry Evening Telegraph. Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 23 July 2010.