Legacy in Learning: The Story of Thomas Rotherham College

The origins of Thomas Rotherham College date back to 1483, when Thomas Rotherham, a local scholar who had risen to become Archbishop of York, Chancellor of England and Chancellor of Cambridge University, created the College of Jesus in Rotherham which later became Rotherham Grammar School and finally Thomas Rotherham College.

The current TRC building is grade II listed and was built in 1876 as a theological college for ministers. It retains many of the 'collegiate gothic' style features, and visitors will have chance to see some of the Hogwarts-esque areas of the college as well as learning more about its history. There will also be the opportunity to view some of the more modern aspects of college, considering the journey from the old school to the modern sixth form college.

Visitors will have the chance to view the wood-panelled Foundation Room, which once housed the school library, as well as the Study Area which is lined with oak scholarship and honours boards listing ex-students from as far back as the 1800s.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

Open 1300-1500, with tours at 1315, 1345 and 1415

Location & directions

Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2BE

Directions:

Car parking is available at the front of college. Turning off Moorgate Road, drive up Boston Castle Grove, the car park turning is the first on your left. If the gate is closed press the buzzer to be admitted.

Contact on day:

Sports Reception

Telephone number:

+441709300700

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Three tours are running during the afternoon, please book your preferred time. Tours are expected to last approximately 30 minutes. As a college, we need to ensure that students are off-site before visitors arrive. Therefore, please do not arrive before 1.00pm. Refreshments will be provided in the Study Area before and after tours.

Booking telephone number:

+441709300700

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://forms.gle/9Jpf9bu3qgovZaLk7

Alternative booking website:

https://www.inspirelearningtrust.uk/community-hub

Booking opens:

01 Jul 2024 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2024 04:00 PM

Accessibility details

Not all areas of the college are wheelchair or pushchair accessible; if you have limited mobility you are very welcome to join us but may not be able to access the full tour. If you would like more information, please email or phone to speak to a member of staff.

Additional information

We would like to create a book to record any memories of TRC that visitors may have. If you are an ex-student, staff, or member of the local community and have any photographs or stories relating to TRC please bring them to share with us on the day.

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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