These architects’ plans show the proposed enlargement to the Durning Road site in the early 20th century. The extension opened on 31st October 1903 with three new classrooms, two laboratories, a library, gymnasium and two additional dormitories.
Despite extensive fund raising, the College was still had a debt on the building works to the tune of £7,000 – the Grand Bazaar I wrote about the other day raised £3,900 to go towards this.
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[…] the houses would be saved, and the value and usefulness of the College would be greatly enhanced. Plans have been prepared, the carrying out of which is estimated to cost upwards of £10,000. This is a large sum, but if […]