The Oxford and County Secretarial College (the "Ox and Cow") was a prestigious secretarial school for young women centrally located in the university city of Oxford. Founded in 1936 by the Hall family (Ernest and Irene Hall), it moved to its well-known central location at 34 St. Giles in 1952, where it was based until 1999.[1] The college, run in the latter years by Peter Hall, accepted UK and international students with a minimum of 5 good GCE 'O' levels and most lived in college-owned shared houses in North Oxford. Courses were typically for twelve months, resulting in a Diploma. The college had strong links with top office recruitment agencies in London.
One notable alumna was the flamboyant fashion designer Isabella Blow.[2]
The college was later known as The Oxford and County Business College, expanded its course offerings and became co-educational. It merged into the Oxford Media & Business School in 1999.[3]
References
edit- ^ "34 St Giles, Oxford". oxfordhistory.org.uk. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
- ^ "Blow By Blow: The Story Of Isabella Blow — MAMA'S A ROLLING STONE". mamasarollingstone.com. Archived from the original on 10 November 2010.
- ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2011.
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