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
A flotilla of Jersey boats sets sail for Dunkirk
- Volunteers from the St Helier Yacht Club set sail for Dunkirk in June 1940 to help with the rescue of Alied soldiers.
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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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Arsonist is arrested after being burned by his own fire
- When Mr Collenette’s fancy jewellery and hair shop burned down in June 1887, the blaze was so fierce it could be seen right across St Helier.
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Laura Kennington completes three-island triathlon
- Adventurer Laura Kennington undertook one of the most demanding – and unusual – triathlons ever to be hosted in the Channel Islands.
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