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Oral History: John Moore, 2016-02-24

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CCRF/141/29/1

Scope and Contents

Includes: 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

Dates

  • Creation: 2016-02-24

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.

Language of Materials

English

External Documents

Originator(s)

Paula Laycock

Finding aid date

2016-03-10 14:58:19+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Churchill Archives Centre Repository

Contact:
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