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Jun 2023
Harrogate Ladies’ College opens new theatre
Harrogate Ladies’ College has officially opened a new performing arts centre after a major refurbishment project.
The work included the installation of new sound and lighting technology and extensive redecoration of the venue.
The centre has been named the Swinton Theatre.
Parents and alumni who donated to the project, chose the name to recognise how the Swintons helped the school during World War Two.
With just 10 days notice, the school was relocated to what was then Swinton Castle for more than 6 years between 1939-1946. The schools premises in Harrogate was requisitioned by the Ministry of Air Production for the war effort. The castle has since become a hotel and spa.
The Countess and Earl of Swinton attended the theatre's official opening.
Principal of the college, Sylvia Brett said:
The school has also recently formed the Harrogate Ladies’ College Dance Company. Its aim is to provide additional opportunities for pupils in the performing arts.
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