They were women whose husbands, sons and brothers could often be harsh, even brutal, and who more often than not believed the gossip about bedders and students.
Despite the clear class divides many students forged close relationships with their bedders, staying in touch after graduation, and even inviting them to their weddings.
Nowadays, bedders often change bed linen, vacuum the rooms, empty bins and perform other domestic services, although their role varies from college to college.
The building's two bedders listed for sale range in price from around $1.3 million to $4.69 million with the current priciest offering having two very impressive terraces.
