Natural landmarks · West Midlands
South Cheshire College
South Cheshire College — a school heritage in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South Cheshire College is a school heritage located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
South Cheshire College is an educational institution located in the West Midlands. It offers a range of vocational courses and higher education programmes. The college is known for its modern facilities and commitment to providing quality education.
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Background
History
The college began in 1843 as the Mechanics' Institution, run by the London and North Western Railway Company. It moved to its current site in 1966 and was officially opened by the Queen Mother in 1968. After several name changes, including Dane Bank College (which it is commonly known as locally), it became South Cheshire College in 1982. The original building was replaced by a brand new single campus building, started in 2008 and completed in 2010. The new campus is 4 stories high, but occupies a larger footprint than the original. The design of the Crescent shaped atrium was driven by the requirement to retain an oak tree copse within the campus area. The atrium curves around the copse on…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0877, -2.4535
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Crewe
- Postcode
- CW2 8EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Crewe and Nantwich
- Established
- 1968
- Official site
- scc.ac.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7566802 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Cheshire College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Cheshire College?
- South Cheshire College is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW2 8EF), in the parish of Crewe.
- When was South Cheshire College built?
- Built or established in 1968.
- Is South Cheshire College free to visit?
- Yes, South Cheshire College is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Cheshire College?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CW2 8EF. It sits within the Crewe and Nantwich parliamentary constituency.