Queen Mary College has its origins in the establishment of The People’s Palace Technical Schools in 1887. The College was known by different names over the years, including People’s Palace Technical Schools (1887-1996), East London Technical College (1896-1905), East London College (1905-1934) and Queen Mary College (1934-1989). The name changes reflect the expansion and development of the College from a technical school, to a higher education institution, and a College of the University of London.