[1] It is set in woodlands looking over the River Aire, and was built specifically for use as a residential college.

[2] Robert Milligan sold the land to the Baptists, and then gave back half the purchase price.

[2] Rawdon College was opened on 4 September 1859 in a ceremony attended by 700 people.

During the First World War (1914–1918) Midland Baptist College was closed and Rawdon acquired most of its assets.

[1] In September 2010 a blue plaque was erected on Woodlands Drive to commemorate the former college.