Extra mirrors and sewing rooms: “the civilising effect of female company upon the male population” in mixed halls of residence

September 5, 2024

Student placement Alice Lilley writes about her work on the Derby Hall archive at Manuscripts and Special Collections and what struck her about how student life has changed since the 1960s. As a volunteer through the Arts Work Placement module, I worked on the Derby Hall Collection for Manuscripts and Special Collections. This was an …