King Charles III visits the College
The former Prince of Wales is the College’s Patron, and His Majesty came along to meet students, staff, governors and volunteers as a final celebration of its 150th anniversary. It was also the Monarch’s first visit to the West Midlands region.
Dr Thomas Armitage
Dr Thomas Rhodes Armitage was a pioneering physician and champion of Braille who helped establish the RNIB and, with Sir Francis Campbell, the Royal Normal College for the Blind.
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Sir Francis Campbell
Discover the remarkable story of Sir Francis Campbell, a pioneering educator, musician and passionate advocate for people with sight loss. From overcoming blindness as a child to founding what is now the Royal National College for the Blind, his life challenged expectations and changed opportunities for generations to come.
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The late Queen visited the College
In December 1987, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited the College to open Queen’s Building. Discover the story of their visit, their meeting with students and staff, and the Queen’s words of admiration and encouragement.
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A Royal Visit
In July 1979, the Prince of Wales visited the College to celebrate its move to a new site. Explore the story of his visit, his reflections on the College’s work, and his appointment as its Vice Patron.
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