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The fountain in front of the two halls was a gift from the
Students’ Union. In the past, the Graduation Ball was held in
a large marquee over this area with the fountain forming a
central point inside the marquee.
generous support from the Allan and Nesta Ferguson
Charitable Trust, covered the build of the new cricket centre
and the development of Loughborough’s outdoor
net facilities.
Turn right at University Road and follow the road as it bends
to the left, with the Sir Richard Morris building on your left.
Continue up the hill. At the T-junction turn right. Note the
sculpture ‘Pulse’, 1993 by Paul Wager, the medium is
welded metal. Continue down the hill until you turn right
again at Hazlerigg Walk, go down the steps past the waterbased hockey pitch and the HiPAC building is on your left.
SIR RICHARD MORRIS BUILDING
The building was named after Sir Richard Morris,
Pro-Chancellor of Loughborough University 1982-1986;
Senior Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council 1986-1995;
CBE 1985. It houses the Business School, Economics and
Professional and Management Development Centre.
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At the junction turn right and continue up the hill between
the Schofield Building on your left and the Haslegrave
Building on your right.
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SCHOFIELD BUILDING
Named after Dr Herbert Schofield (1882-1963), principal
of Loughborough College 1915-1950, who was largely
responsible for the development of the College from which
the University grew.
After passing the HiPAC building the Athletics track is on
your left with the Pavilion at the far end.
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This building was one of the first academic buildings erected
after the Second World War and houses the Centre for
Research in Social Policy, Mathematics Education Centre,
Mathematics Learning Support Centre, Politics, International
Relations and European Studies.
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HASLEGRAVE BUILDING
Named after the University’s first Vice Chancellor, Dr H.L.
Haslegrave (1902-1999). After the break-up of the old
Loughborough College into separate institutions, he was
appointed Principal of Loughborough College of Advanced
Technology from 1957 to 1966. When the college became
a University in 1966, he served one year as its first Vice
Chancellor until his retirement in 1967. The building houses
Computer Science and IT Services.
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Continue up the hill. Next on your right is the Sir John
Ferguson Building, home of the English Cricket Academy.
SIR JOHN FERGUSON BUILDING
The ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) National
Academy was officially opened by Her Majesty The Queen on
Friday 14 November 2003. The National Academy is a joint
venture between the ECB, Sport England and Loughborough
University. The £4.5m capital costs for the project, with
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PAULA RADCLIFFE ATHLETICS STADIUM
Early in 1933, the Principal initiated another ambitious
scheme to enable the College to have its own Stadium
and Sports Pavilion. The Stadium was named after
International Athlete and former student Paula Radcliffe,
who graduated in 1996 with a First Class Honours Degree
in Modern European Studies. Annually, an event is held at
the Stadium between the Amateur Athletics Association and
Loughborough Students (past and present), known locally as
the ‘AAA Match’.
STADIUM PAVILION
The pavilion was officially opened by Lord Aberdare, Chair
of the National Advisory Council for Physical Training and
Recreation on 1 June 1937. Students from the Departments
of Mechanical and Civil Engineering were given the project
of submitting designs for the pavilion and the one by
A.J.Wallis (subsequently Borough Surveyor of Weymouth)
was accepted. Students contributed their labour for the
surveying, excavating and levelling of the track and the
pavilion site.
From the Athletics Stadium continue along the road until you
return to the Students’ Union building. Time for that second
cup of coffee, then on to the Students’ Union bus stop where
this walk ends.
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THE SEB COE HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETICS CENTRE
(HiPAC) Loughborough’s indoor athletics facility is one of the
best in the country, boasting an eight-lane 135-metre sprint
straight, jumps and throws areas and a specialist weights
training room. It provides a crucial all-weather training base
for many of the UK’s leading elite athletes and Loughborough
students.
Walks devised and written by Ernie and Sheila Miller, 2009.
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WALK ONE:
The Fountain Walk
Approximately 25 minutes
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With the bus stop on your right-hand side, walk towards the
circle and turn right into Union Way. Take the next turn right
towards the Students’ Union building.
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Need a coffee? Drinks and food can be obtained within the
union building, now or at the end of this walk.
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On reaching the Union building turn right, keep the building
on your left and follow the path forward towards the
Swimming Pool.
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THE BASTARD GATES
Originally, this gateway was the main entrance to the
‘playing field site’, now only used by pedestrians. They
were named after William Bastard, a County Councillor who
subsequently became Chairman of the College Governors.
William Bastard donated £500 for the erection of the
archway and gates which were officially opened in 1934.
THE JAMES WATT BEAM ENGINE
This is dated 1850. It was donated to the former College
in 1934 by the London Metropolitan Water Board and
re-erected by students. This engine was in use at Surbiton
until 1933.
Turn left and then turn second right in front of Rutland Hall.
Follow the circle anticlockwise.
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SWIMMING POOL
Built in 2002 at a cost of £7m it is of Olympic standard.
This is a British High Performance Centre. The 50x20
metre pool can be split into two 25 metre pools by means
of a movable boom. One of the pools has a movable floor
enabling the depth to vary between 0-2 metres, making it
ideal for all types of swimming activity. The pool is open to
all Loughborough University staff, students and the local
community. The pool hosts a variety of activities, lessons
and courses.
On reaching the first car park with the Swimming Pool in
front of you turn left, and still keeping the Union building on
your left, walk forward until you reach the end of the Union
building. On your right are the Bastard Gates and on your left
the James Watt Beam Engine.
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STUDENTS’ UNION BUILDING
Built and run by the students, the Union contains Students’
Union offices, book shop, supermarket, bars, coffee shop,
banks, dentist, travel agent, auditorium etc.
HAZLERIGG/RUTLAND BUILDINGS AND THE FOUNTAIN
On your right are Rutland (1932) and Hazlerigg (1937)
Halls. Note the stained-glass windows showing the coats
of arms of the countries sending students to the College in
the 1930s. Designed and built as student halls of residence
they held 80 students each and are now being increasingly
used by the University Administration. The weather vane on
the central tower of Hazlerigg represents a group of students
(some of them said to be in tears) waving farewell to
Dr Schofield (Principal of the former Loughborough College)
as he was about to embark on a trans-Atlantic liner.