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Swavesey Village College, Swavesey

Introduction

The gardens of Swavesey Village College were constructed in 1958 and feature roses, lawns, shrubs and trees.

John Gale, the first Warden, recalled the care taken over the grounds: 'Swavesey to me will always be beautiful: the daffodils behind the car park, George Smart's Queen Elizabeth roses, the sight of skaters on the top field when it was flooded and frozen, the flowers in the Common Room, the posters in the entrance (I wonder how many people knew that the Lowry in the Red Hall was an original).'

Today the gardens in front of the College are filled with trees, shrubs and bush roses.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

http://swaveseyvc.co.uk/

Other Websites

History

The college sits in grounds and gardens 6.4 hectares to the west of the village and was opened in 1958 by the Vice-Chancellor of Cambridge University, Lord Adrian.

Features & Designations

Features

  • College (featured building)
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

recreational / sport

Principal Building

Education

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

Civil Parish

Swavesey

References

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