25th June 1818
Victoria College’s first headmaster is born
William George Henderson was the first headmaster of Victoria College. He graduated from Oxford in 1936 and was ordained a priest in 1859. Between 1852 and 1862, he was headmaster of Victoria College, the school’s first, before moving to Leeds and taking a position at the city’s grammar school.
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Other events that occured in June
Jersey re-thinks its laws on treason
- Although it has long been possible to be arrested for treason in Jersey, the island didn’t have the right to try anyone for the crime until 2014.
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Superior Council is established to guide Jersey through the Occupation
- Although the German authorities were in control throughout the Occupation, they channelled their authority through the Superior Council.
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Jersey issues £100 notes
- When Britain and beyond celebrated Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne in 2012 Jersey produced £100 notes in her honour.
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Jersey Heritage is officially registered
- Jersey Heritage, which is responsible for many of Jersey’s historic sites, museums and archives, was officially registered on 3 June 1983.
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