Shena Simon Campus
The Shena Simon Campus, formerly the Central High School and the Shena Simon Sixth Form College, is an educational facility on Whitworth Street, Manchester, England. It is a Grade II listed building.[1]
History
The building was designed by Potts Son and Hennings and was officially opened by the
Shena Simon, the politician and feminist) in 1982.[4] It was absorbed into City College Manchester in 2001[5] and became a campus of The Manchester College in 2008.[6]
Alumni
Central High School for Girls
- Carol Birch, novelist
- Vivian Tierney, operatic soprano, married to Alan Woodrow
- Arlene Phillips CBE, choreographer, known for Strictly Come Dancing[7]
See also
References
- ^ Historic England. "Shena Simon Sixth Form College (1270607)". National Heritage List for England.
- ISBN 978-1848020313.
- ^ "Second Western General Hospital". Archives Hub. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Whitworth Street". About Manchester. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Shena Simon College". Gov.uk. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Shena Simon Campus". The Manchester College. Retrieved 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Passed/Failed: An education in the life of Arlene Phillips, choreographer and creator of Hot Gossip". The Independent. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 21 July 2019.