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  • Tags: 1950s

The pond at the Crossmead hall of residence was dredged each summer and used by the students as a swimming pool.

In 1983 Crossmead was turned from a hall of residence to a conference centre.

The building was named after a College benefactor who was a member of the Singer sewing machine family.

Possibly a drama production? – if you recognise this image please contact us on libspc@exeter.ac.uk

Also pictured with the Vice Chancellor, Dr James Wilfred Cook, and his wife, Elsie Cook.

Crossmead Hall was acquired in 1944. The pond at the hall of residence was dredged each summer and used by the students as a swimming pool. Crossmead residents were known as Jentlemen as they travelled to and from campus on Exeter's J bus.…

The Foundation Stone of the Arts Building (Queen's) was also laid. The Queen and the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire are pictured leaving the Roborough Library.

Pictured outside Gandy Street.

Pictured outside Gandy Street.

Photograph showing interior architectural detail - staircase

Photograph showing aerial view prior to construction of Duryard Halls. Also shows Thomas Hall.

Photograph of gardens and pond of the University of Exeter.
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