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Ridley Hall

Introduction

Features of Ridley Hall include a garden wall, a yew hedge, tennis courts and shrubs.

The grounds were enclosed by a brick wall and yew hedge behind which a narrow band of trees and shrubs were planted. These still remain today (2008). In 1912 a further residential block was built on land to the west. The tennis court was removed and an area in the large court was given over to the Principal's Garden. This garden is enclosed by large conifers and evergreens. The shrub planting against the buildings is simple but effective and Acanthus mollis grows with much vigour. Under the trees on the lawn are bulbs in the spring.
Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Access contact details

This site is a College. http://www.ridley.cam.ac.uk/

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History

Ridley Hall is a Theological College, training men and women for ordained ministry in the Church of England. It was founded in 1881, and the first range of buildings facing Ridley Road were designed by C.S. Luck with later additions by W. Wallace.

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Features & Designations

Features

  • Hedge
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  • Garden Wall
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Key Information

Type

Garden

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Education

Period

Early 20th Century (1901-1932)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes