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St Bede's

St Bede’s is one of our four oldest houses, located on Aumit Hill with stunning views over the valley.

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Gabrielle Foster is the Housemistress of St Bede’s. Gabrielle joined Ampleforth in 2015 as a Teacher of History and Assistant Housemistress. She holds a degree in History from Durham University and Honorary Life Membership to Team Durham for services to hockey and charitable work through sport. Gabrielle worked as Housemistress in St Margaret’s House for many years before being appointed the Lay Chaplain of the College. She continues to teach History, Ancient History and Christian Living and to accompany students in all aspects of College life.

About St Bede

The Venerable Bede (673-735) was the greatest scholar of his age and of the English Church. Born in Monkton, Jarrow, Bede went to live in St Peter’s monastery in Wearmouth at the age of seven. He later moved to the new foundation in Jarrow, where he remained as a Benedictine monk for the rest of his life. Bede is best known for his Ecclesiastical History of the English People, completed in 731, one of the greatest sources for the history of Anglo-Saxon England. Saint Bede is buried in Durham Cathedral.

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Full Boarding & Day School for students aged 11 to 18