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South East Derbyshire College

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South East Derbyshire College — a school heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

South East Derbyshire College is a school heritage located in england-east-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 East Derbyshire College is an educational institution located in the East Midlands. It offers a range of vocational and academic courses to students in the region. The college is known for its focus on career-oriented training and community engagement.

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Background

History

The college began as the Ilkeston College of Further Education on 14 September 1953, the official opening ceremony took place on 25 June 1954, the college became South East Derbyshire College of Further Education in 1966. When it opened, in 1974, a site in Heanor on the former Heanor Grammar School was an annexe of the main college. Heanor Grammar School closed in 1976, it had around 550 boys and girls. Geoffrey Stone was the headmaster for twenty years and became Principal of the new college.

Architecture

The former college is now part of Derby College and provides education and training to young people in Derby and Derbyshire.

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Coordinates
52.9647, -1.3045
County
Derbyshire
District
Erewash
Parish
Erewash, unparished area
Postcode
DE7 5NP
Parliamentary constituency
Erewash
Established
1953

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South East Derbyshire College?
South East Derbyshire College is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE7 5NP), in the parish of Erewash, unparished area.
When was South East Derbyshire College built?
Built or established in 1953.
Is South East Derbyshire College free to visit?
Yes, South East Derbyshire College is free to enter.
How do I get to South East Derbyshire College?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DE7 5NP. It sits within the Erewash parliamentary constituency.