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The Assembly Hall or 'Main Hall' was opened on 30 October 1958 by Sir Oswald Giles. The building was completed at the same time as the [[Science Blocks#Second Science Block|second science block]], and both were designed by [[Frederick Ralph Bozeat]], a BGS alumnus. Construction work took place between 1956 and 1958. | The Assembly Hall or 'Main Hall' was opened on 30 October 1958 by Sir Oswald Giles. The building was completed at the same time as the [[Science Blocks#Second Science Block|second science block]], and both were designed by [[Frederick Ralph Bozeat]], a BGS alumnus. Construction work took place between 1956 and 1958. | ||
The Hall faces onto Rowley Road, and is used for a variety of purposes including assemblies, school performances and Physical Education. | The Hall faces onto Rowley Road, and is used for a variety of purposes including assemblies, school performances and Physical Education. A sound system was installed in the early 1980s. | ||
This building should not be confused with the dedicated [[Sports Hall]] which was built later in 1977. | |||
[[Category:Buildings]] | [[Category:Buildings]] | ||
[[Category:BGS History]] | [[Category:BGS History]] | ||
[[Category:1950s]] | [[Category:1950s]] | ||
Revision as of 17:37, 10 November 2020
The Assembly Hall or 'Main Hall' was opened on 30 October 1958 by Sir Oswald Giles. The building was completed at the same time as the second science block, and both were designed by Frederick Ralph Bozeat, a BGS alumnus. Construction work took place between 1956 and 1958.
The Hall faces onto Rowley Road, and is used for a variety of purposes including assemblies, school performances and Physical Education. A sound system was installed in the early 1980s.
This building should not be confused with the dedicated Sports Hall which was built later in 1977.