Oral History: John Moore, 2016-02 - 2016-03
Scope and Contents
Includes: (1) arrival in Cambridge; Master's Garden (Boyd); initial tasks; Moller Centre planting; swimming pool; private road planting; courtyards; Sheppard Flats; Wolfson Flats; Graduate Houses; raised planted on main lawn; Madingley Road hedge and bank; office courtyard; Study Centre; Moller Centre extension; Donations - Dan Leighton; Michael Lewis; Frank Maine; Cowan Court; first landscape design; Master's garden (Wallace and Donald); tree planting ceremonies. (2) Churchill Border and named plants.
Dates
- Creation: 2016-02 - 2016-03
Biographical / Historical
John Moore came to the College as Head Gardener in 1996, a role that later changed to that of Head of Grounds & Gardens when he assumed responsibility for both departments.
Extent
1 collection : 1 file and digital objects paper and digital objects
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'Born digital'. Recorded by Paula Laycock using Zoom H5 Handheld Recorder.
Originator(s)
Paula Laycock
Finding aid date
2016-03-10 14:47:26+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository
Churchill Archives Centre
Churchill College
Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 0DS United Kingdom
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