1862
Bangor Wales
colleges
J. Barnett
1862 – Design for Normal School, Bangor, Wales
Architect: J. Barnett
The Normal College, Bangor was an independent teacher training college and opened in temporary premises in January 1858. It was created through the efforts of the British and Foreign School Society and the educator Sir Hugh Owen, and was funded by £11,000 raised through subscription and £2,000 of Government money. The College opened on its permanent site in 1862. In 1979 it changed its name to Y Coleg Normal, Bangor or in English: The Normal College, Bangor. In 1996 it became part of University College of North Wales, now Bangor University.
Published February 17, 2025