School visit to Rodbaston Agricultural College

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Date:1974

Description:A group of school children are pictured leaving a greenhouse at Rodbaston Agricultural College.

Rodbaston College's origins lie in 1919 when the War Agricultural Committee opened an agricultural training depot. In 1921 it became Rodbaston Farm Institute, which was run by the County Council. It was renamed the Staffs College of Agriculture in 1967. In 1994 it became independent and was renamed Rodbaston College.


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1930s
Bamfords Triumph potato digger
Bamfords Triumph potato digger

The Triumph Potato Digger, manufactured by Bamfords of Uttoxeter, was an improved ...

1960s
Rodbaston Hall, Penkridge
Rodbaston Hall, Penkridge

Rodbaston Hall was built for William Holland by 1834. In 1854 the Holland family ...

1970s
Staff and students at Rodbaston College of Agriculture
Staff and students at Rodbaston College of Agriculture

Rodbaston College's origins lie in 1919 when the War Agricultural Committee opened ...

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Donor ref:P2014.002.0655 (37/27919)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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