Posted: 4th April 2019
Mr Jim Kendall leads Derwen College into a new era
In 1966 Mr Jim Kendall returned to the College as Medical Director having previously worked at The Derwen when it was a military hospital. Mr..Read More
Posted: 4th April 2019
Patient Referrals 1948 to 1966
From 1948 to 1966 there were very few students at the College. Many of the people living at The Derwen were referred patients on rehabilitation..Read More
Posted: 4th April 2019
Formation of the National Health Service brings about changes
The formation of the National Health Service forces change. With the formation of the NHS, the Orthopaedic Hospital and Derwen Training College go their separate..Read More
Posted: 24th January 2017
Derwen College Walford opens
Derwen College Walford opened in September 2014. It is one of our three satellite sites based in Shropshire. Students at our Walford site, near Shrewsbury,..Read More
Posted: 9th January 2017
Dame Agnes Hunt
In 1926 Agnes became Dame Agnes Hunt. She was awarded Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in George V’s Birthday Honours…Read More
Posted: 9th January 2017
The foundations of Derwen College and RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital are laid
Agnes undertakes nurse training at Rhyl, London and Shrewsbury. As a result of her life experiences and nurse training, the foundations of Derwen College and RJAH Orthopaedic..Read More
Posted: 9th January 2017
Agnes Hunt is born
Agnes Gwendoline Hunt was born in 1866. She was one of eleven children born to parents Rowland Hunt and Florence Marianne (nee) Humfrey. Although in..Read More
Posted: 9th January 2017
Derwen College is awarded a second Ofsted Outstanding result
In 2012 Derwen College was award a second, consecutive, Ofsted Outstanding result * Image is from 2016 – Derwen’s third Outstanding Ofsted result You can..Read More
Posted: 8th December 2016
Derwen Training College founded in 1927
In 1927, Derwen College began in “a couple of vacant huts” within the grounds of the orthopaedic hospital. Here Dame Agnes founded the training college..Read More
Posted: 8th December 2016
Mr Rhaiadr Jones and his wife are appointed Manager and Matron
Mr John Rhaiadr-Jones and his wife, Ellen, were appointed Manager and Matron of the College in 1929. In Dame Agnes’ own words, her “prayers were..Read More
Posted: 8th December 2016
January 1932, Prince George lays Foundation Stone
Prince George visited Derwen College on 22 January 1932. During his visit, His Royal Highness performed two ceremonies – to lay the foundation stone of..Read More
Posted: 8th December 2016
Dame Agnes Hunt dies aged 81 years old
Agnes died on 24 July 1948. Dame Agnes Hunt was a truly pioneering woman who left behind her an amazing legacy. Just days after the..Read More