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BBC News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Northampton's landmarks 'brought to life' in new art show
Some of a town's best-loved landmarks have been "brought to life" in a new show, Places, People and Professions, uses photographs, art and sound to celebrate from Northampton College have spent 18 months working on the college principal, Jason Lancaster, said the town was "very proud" and the exhibition "brought its history to life". Among the buildings featured in the project are the Royal and Derngate theatres, the Guildhall, Tricker's shoe factory and the Express Lift County Ground and the Mounts swimming baths are also exhibition reveals photos and artwork of the landmarks, presented alongside a soundscape of people's memories of the buildings and the industries associated with them. The project has involved students from several departments, including fine art, photography, music technology, business and apprentices have also played a Lancaster said: "Northampton is a very proud town with an incredible heritage. Wherever you walk you can feel the history around the place and this exhibition brings much of that to life."This collection is a celebration of collaboration, with students from across the college coming together to work with external partners to create something truly special for the whole town to enjoy. It really is something to treasure." The project was devised by Northampton College's music and performing arts curriculum manager Sarah Thursby, who said: "The origin of each building featured in the exhibition can be linked back to skills that are a key part of Northampton's history, and which are still taught at Northampton College today."We hope visitors will be inspired to share their memories of Northampton landmarks and professions so we can continue to expand the project to celebrate an even wider range of communities in our town and build an archive that can be enjoyed for generations to come." The exhibition is open at Northampton Museum and Art Gallery for three weeks and will then tour some of the locations featured in the show. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
College awarded £1.9m grant to improve campuses
A college's three campuses are in line for improvements after being awarded a £1.9m grant. Northampton College will be able to upgrade its buildings and facilities as part of the government's wider Plan for Change initiative. Principal of Northampton College, Jason Lancaster, said the money would "enhance" the student experience. Skills Minister Jacqui Smith added that further education colleges were at the "heart" of the government's "mission" to train the "next generation of skilled workers". The funding is part of a £302m injection that can help colleges continue to break down barriers to opportunity. The college, home to 10,000 students, has a campus in Booth Lane and Lower Mounts, in Northampton, and in Badby Road West, Daventry. "We welcome this investment, which will enable us to enhance the already positive experience for our students across our estate by further investing in our facilities, ensuring every student has access to a state-of-the-art learning environment," Mr Lancaster said. He added the college was "committed to providing the best possible facilities for students across all curriculum areas". Smith added that nationally, "the college estate we inherited is simply not fit for purpose". "This funding addresses these issues, allowing colleges to focus on what they do best: breaking down barriers to opportunity and inspiring the workforce of the future," she added. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. 'Punishment car' restoration like a 'model kit' College opens renewable energy training facility New principal for 9,000-student college Northampton College
BBC News
05-04-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Northampton College awarded £1.9m grant to improve campuses
A college's three campuses are in line for improvements after being awarded a £1.9m College will be able to upgrade its buildings and facilities as part of the government's wider Plan for Change of Northampton College, Jason Lancaster, said the money would "enhance" the student Minister Jacqui Smith added that further education colleges were at the "heart" of the government's "mission" to train the "next generation of skilled workers". The funding is part of a £302m injection that can help colleges continue to break down barriers to college, home to 10,000 students, has a campus in Booth Lane and Lower Mounts, in Northampton, and in Badby Road West, Daventry. "We welcome this investment, which will enable us to enhance the already positive experience for our students across our estate by further investing in our facilities, ensuring every student has access to a state-of-the-art learning environment," Mr Lancaster added the college was "committed to providing the best possible facilities for students across all curriculum areas".Smith added that nationally, "the college estate we inherited is simply not fit for purpose"."This funding addresses these issues, allowing colleges to focus on what they do best: breaking down barriers to opportunity and inspiring the workforce of the future," she added. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
