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Ironworks & forges · North West England

Hugh Baird College

In or near Liverpool.

Hugh Baird College — college in Sefton, UK.

Hugh Baird College, ironworks & forges in North West England

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Bootle Oriel Road · 0.4 km

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Hugh Baird College, the nearest railway station is Bootle Oriel Road, which is 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is L20 7EW. Entry details are not specified.

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About

Hugh Baird College is a ironworks in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1891. Address: L20 7EW. Wikidata describes it as: "college in Sefton, UK". Coordinates: 53.4460°, -2.9890°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Hugh Baird College is an Ofsted outstanding college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. It is one of the largest providers of education and training in the area, delivering over 300 courses to more than 5,000 students. The college offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, T-levels, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. On 1 December 2017, following Sefton Council approval and support, South Sefton College in Litherland became part of Hugh Baird College. South Sefton College was renamed as Hugh Baird College's South Sefton Campus and it is home to the college's dedicated Sixth Form Centre and houses its A-level provision. This centre was renamed to Sefton Sixth Form College on 1 August 2023.

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Background

History

In 1891, Grants were made available from the Exchequer, which coupled with additional financial aid, allowed Bootle Technical School to open, offering 37 courses in 25 subjects with an intake of 807 students. Additional subjects were added to the Schools provision in 1897, including: building, home dressmaking, mechanical engineering and iron/steel manufacture. On 27 September 1900, a new building was erected and officially opened by Earl Derby under the directorship of John James Ogle. It was located where the Port Academy Liverpool building now stands. Bootle Municipal Technical College amalgamated with Bootle College of Art in 1968 to become the Bootle College for Further Education. Hugh…

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Coordinates
53.4460, -2.9890
District
Sefton
Parish
Sefton, unparished area
Postcode
L20 7EW
Parliamentary constituency
Bootle
Established
1891
Nearest railway station
Bootle Oriel Road0.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hugh Baird College?
Hugh Baird College is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode L20 7EW), in the parish of Sefton, unparished area.
What is Hugh Baird College?
Hugh Baird College — college in Sefton, UK.
How do I get to Hugh Baird College?
The nearest railway station is Bootle Oriel Road, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode L20 7EW.
When was Hugh Baird College built?
Built or established in 1891.
Who owns Hugh Baird College?
Hugh Baird College is owned by -->.
How do I get to Hugh Baird College?
The nearest railway station is Bootle Oriel Road, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L20 7EW.