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Gertrude McCroben

Photograph at the Gertrude McCroben blue plaque

Gertrude McCroben (1863-1933) Headteacher of Wakefield Girls' High School from 1894 to 1920. As President of the English Association, and elite Mosely-commissioned teacher and Inspector of Schools, her reforms, which included the introduction of art, history and games for girls, were implemented nationwide. 'Better not be at all than not be noble'

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