Loreto College, college in Manchester, UK
Loreto College is a further education college in the Hulme area of Manchester, where students continue their studies after secondary school. The campus is made up of several buildings that include science labs, a library, a creative arts building, and a sports hall.
The college was founded in 1851 by the Loreto Sisters, an order that traces its roots to Mary Ward, a nun from the 16th century who fought for women's education. New buildings were added to the campus between 2002 and 2014, expanding the space available for students.
The college was founded by the Loreto Sisters, a religious order devoted to educating women, and a small chapel on campus still reflects that Catholic origin. Students of many different backgrounds study here today, drawn together by shared values rather than a shared faith.
The college sits in Hulme close to Princess Road, which makes it easy to reach from different parts of Manchester. The campus is signposted and staff are available to help visitors find their way around.
Mary Ward, the woman whose vision shaped the Loreto Sisters, was banned by the Church and briefly imprisoned during her lifetime for insisting that women deserved the same education as men. Her ideas were only officially recognised long after her death, yet they continue to shape what happens inside this campus today.
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