Natural landmarks · South East England
The George Ward Technology College
The George Ward Technology College — a school heritage in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The George Ward Technology College is a school heritage located in england-south-east, 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
The George Ward Technology College is located in South-East England. It serves as an educational institution, focusing on technology and vocational training.
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Background
History
The school opened in September 1953 as Shurnhold School with accommodation for 800 pupils, on the north-west outskirts of Melksham, on the road to Shaw. It was the first post-war secondary school in Wiltshire. The school was named after Alderman George Ward who served as the first Chairman of Governors from the opening of the school until he died in February 1969. The George Ward site was sold for a housing development named George Ward Gardens.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3825, -2.1503
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Melksham
- Postcode
- SN12 8FR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Melksham and Devizes
- Established
- 1953
Sources
- wikidata: Q7736184 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The George Ward Technology College (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The George Ward Technology College?
- The George Ward Technology College is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN12 8FR), in the parish of Melksham.
- Is The George Ward Technology College free to visit?
- Yes, The George Ward Technology College is free to enter.
- How do I get to The George Ward Technology College?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN12 8FR. It sits within the Melksham and Devizes parliamentary constituency.