History Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School
virgo fidelis convent senior school
the original building on site haunting lodge (of unknown age). in late 1700s, building owned earls of bristol, , known norwood house, residence of notable socialite mary nesbitt. in 1800s lodge sold , became known old park hotel .
mother saint mary (henriette le forestier d osseville; 1803–1858), had arrived in united kingdom in september 1848 intention of establishing school under patronage of cardinal wiseman, acquired site funds provided father, count theodose le forestier d osseville in 1857. current building designed william wardell , built in phases in gothic style accommodate virgo fidelis convent senior school commencing @ time. convent part of congregation of our lady of fidelity, international roman catholic religious organisation, founded in france in 1831.
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