| 1895 |
Rhoda Anstey qualified as a teacher of gymnastics and a medical gymnast from the Bergman-Österberg College (later known as Dartford College). She started the “Hygienic Home for Ladies” at New Cross Farm in Somerset. |
| 1897 |
Rhoda as Owner and Principal founded Anstey College and moved the college to “The Leasowes” in Halesowen. She enrolled three students who took a two-year training course and qualified as gymnastic teachers. |
| 1898 |
The possibility of a teachers association for Ling trained teachers was discussed at meeting hosted at Anstey – The Leasowes. |
| 1899 |
‘Ling Association’ founded. Rhoda Anstey a founder member. |
| 1900 |
“Vis Atque Gratia Harmoniaque” (Strength together with Grace and Harmony) adopted as college motto. |
| 1901 |
Margaret Cadbury graduated in the second set of four students. |
| 1903 |
First College Magazine produced. |
| 1904 |
‘Ling Association’ gained award bearing powers – “Ling Association Diploma”. |
| 1907 |
Anstey College moved to Yew Tree House in Chester Road, Erdington, home for students and staff until 1981. |
| 1910 and 1911 |
Rhoda Anstey led her staff and students to support the Suffrage Demonstrations in London. |
| 1911 |
Anstey Old Students’ Association (AOSA) was founded during the Ling Christmas Course at St. Paul’s Girls’ School, London, Rhoda Anstey President. |
| 1913 |
First Old Students Reunion in London, twenty-five attended. |
| 1914 to 1918 |
War years – College continued but limited. |
| 1918 to 1919 |
Rhoda Anstey taken ill and took semi-retirement in Cheltenham. |
| 1919 |
Three year training course started Informal adoption of 3 children 1927 formally adopted. |
| 1920 |
Joint Principals – Rhoda Anstey and Ida Bridgman (who took over the day-to-day running of the college). |
| 1921 |
Christmas Teas (AOSA) were started on a regular basis during the Ling Christmas Course in London. |
| 1922 |
Chartered Society for Massage and Medical Gymnastics (C.S.M.M.G.) participated in examining the Medical Gymnastics Remedial work. Membership granted to students for the conjoint Examinations. |
| 1924 |
Marion Squire (Bedford 1913 to 1915) was appointed to the Anstey staff. |
| 1927 |
Marion Squire appointed Principal (1927 to 1955) Rhoda Anstey and Ida Bridgman remained as Co-Directors until 1930 when Marion Squire completed the financial transaction of ownership. |
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A key meeting with the University of London, the Ling Association, Anstey, Bedford, Chelsea and Dartford Colleges petitioned the University to be allowed to award a Degree or a Diploma Certificate. |
| 1930 |
University of London approved the award of a Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Physical Education and the first examinations took place e.g. Chelsea. (First Anstey students were examined for Part 1 1935, Part 2 1936 – first 3 students qualified this year.) |
