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1913
Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra were joint patrons in 1913 when they
gave special sanction for emblems representative of themselves to
be embodied in the new Bedford College Arms.
1921,22,21
HRH Princess Mary, The Princess Royal attended summer Garden Parties
at Bedford College. The funds raised by these events went towards
the Extension and Endowment Appeal. The Principal, Miss Margaret
Tuke (right) steered this activity for years, and the new building
was named after her.

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1927
HRH Princess Mary, The Princess Royal lays the Foundation stone
of the Tuke Building for Bedford College. The ceremony to launch
the new building was broadcast, and there was a spirit of brighter
prospects for women following the aftermath of the Great War.

1931
HM Queen Mary opens the Tuke Building, tours the whole building
and meets the Heads of 7 newly-accommodated departments.
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