When I was first shown into the computer classroom above I could not stop staring in amazement. Such an extraordinary building – and, yes, such a contrast with yesterday’s setting. Very different vibes going on here – but curiously just the same sense of harmony. I love them both.
I was told that this was the oldest continuously used classroom in England – over 400 years of it. Whether or not this was true (and I’m sure places like Winchester would contest it) it doesn’t hold good any more – sadly, it was decided that the building was no longer fit for purpose (!) and the new Academy chain closed it and offered it for sale.
There are, of course, multiple restrictions on what can be done with such an important listed building – so I am optimistic that it will one day reopen as some suitable museum. I certainly hope there will be public access.
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