- Oxford & County Secretarial College
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Oxford and County Secretarial College was a prestigious secretarial college for young women centrally located in the university City of Oxford at 34 St. Giles from 1952 to 1999.[1] The College accepted students with a minimum of 5 good GCE 'O' levels and most lived in college-owned shared houses in North Oxford. Courses were typically for twelve months resulting in a Diploma. The college had strong links with top office recruitment agencies in London.
One notable alumna was the flamboyant fashion designer Isabella Blow.[2]
The College was later known as The Oxford and County Business College, expanded its course offerings and became co-educational. It merged into the Oxford Media and Business School in 1999.[3]
References:
- ^ http://www.headington.org.uk/oxon/stgiles/tour/west/34.htm/
- ^ http://mamasarollingstone.com/blow-by-blow-the-story-of-isabella-blow/#/
- ^ http://www.oxfordbusiness.co.uk/about-us-_9/
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