University of Leicester
Richard and David Attenborough’s father, Frederick, was Principal for over 20 years. The boys lived in College House, growing up on campus. Much later I was a student there. I got a History degree and post-graduate teaching certificate. Happy times!
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The Engineering Building was designed by
James Stirling and James Gowan. It is included in a list of
the 50 most inspiring buildings in Britain.
My History tutorials were on the 16th floor of the Attenborough
reached by a constantly moving paternoster. Scary!
Happy times for most. I also chose university for my U post.
ReplyDeleteDavid Atenbrough's father was principal there - wow! I'm sure you had a few giddy lectures up there!
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Wowzers, Rosalind, this puts our low-story unis to shame. What edifices! Thanks for sharing about Leicester.
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Thx for visiting Venice.
University: what a great U post!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Looks like a lovely place to get ones higher education. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteAnother lovely post, I feel I know Leicester so well and I never been there...thank you! x
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I always thought there was a third Attenborough brother - apparently not.
ReplyDeleteI don't like the sound of the paternoster but I suppose one got used to it.
That does sound scary indeed!
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