To the left is an image of the Common Room in the early twentieth century. Having a drink in the former Students Union of the 1960s, subsequently the Senior Common Room and now Student Services by the Terrace. Entertaining in a study bedroom. In early days after the admission of women in 1960, Vice-Principal Robina … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 18
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Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 17
The former entrance from Sparkford Road with the kitchen chimney of the 1960s Dining Hall. The University entrance today, part of the splendid University Centre creating with confidence a new sense of arrival at the University of Winchester. Here is a view up Sparkford Road before the University Centre. … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 17
Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 16
Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Alan Knight at Mottisfont in 1981. Outdoor Summer productions caught the public's attention whether at Mottisfont or at Wolvesey Palace, Winchester. The outdoors provided the opportunity to use extra special effects: in this production towards the climax there was a horse on the stage and also fireworks (and actors) -- all … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 16
Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 15
The student village at West Downs, designed by Feilden Clegg, the first phase of which was opened in Autumn 1995. It won a National Housing Award when the Minister of Housing suggested that it would form a good set for West Side Story. There are now 900 students on the site. On the other hand--The … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 15