The Dytche was not purchased from the Dean and Chapter until 1951. Its level surface was engineered at the east end by the manipulation of 'the enormous chalk mound which so long disfigured the field and made a large part of it quite useless' as the Principal reported at the time. Chalk is clearly visible … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 6

The Bar End Playing Field, about a mile from the College, purchased in 1935 provided an outlet for energetic students as this cricket match with the rugby posts beyond shows. It was turned over to pasture during the Second War and needed much reclamation thereafter. Today the all-weather track and sports field, the latter a … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 5

May 1959. Almost the last Summer of the all-male College. Much of the Victorian detail survives, but the ivy has not reappeared or been replaced. May 1959. Men stroll past the 1930 three-classroom block, also called the #Lecture Loggia' west of the main building where the Herbert Jerman Building now stands. c 1976, two Art … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 4

The Coronation, June 1953. King Alfred's men in cricket whites (and boaters) bear the Church of England Training Colleges banner past the guildhall in the celebratory procession. "Dickie's Dragon" honoured Principal Dickinson - in the Coronation Procession representing King Alfred's. Another picture of the procession in this collection shows the rural nature of the Sparkford … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 3