Greenhead College Recognised for Key Contribution to The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial

Greenhead College has been formally acknowledged for its early contribution to a major national initiative, The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial, which will soon be launched as a lasting tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

The College played a key role in helping to digitise the historic Court Circular – the official daily record of engagements carried out by members of the Royal Family.

Led by Alan Thomson from our History Department and Helen Brown, Personal Tutor, this fascinating project involved the transcription and conversion of Court Circular records into detailed digital spreadsheets, making this invaluable historical material more accessible for future use.

The contribution has since proved essential in the development of The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial, an online resource drawing on decades of Court Circular data to chart the extraordinary public life and service of Queen Elizabeth II.

In recognition of our contribution, the Court Circular has formally credited the College, acknowledging the importance of our early involvement in the project.

Commenting on our involvement, Dr Thomson said:

“We are very grateful for this opportunity and were delighted to have talks delivered by exceptional leaders from Selwyn College. It was really appreciated.”

The launch of The Queen Elizabeth Digital Memorial follows the Government’s announcement of its final recommendations for a national memorial, which coincided with the centenary of the late Queen’s birth. The digital memorial will sit alongside a physical memorial, providing a permanent and accessible tribute for the public, researchers, and future generations.

The College is proud to have contributed to the preservation and enhancement of access to an important part of Britain’s historical record, and to see its community’s work recognised as part of a lasting tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.