University Of Warwick Collection

On the outskirts of Coventry, at Gibbet Hill, the first builtdings of the University of Warwick are rising in readiness for the initial intake of students next October. 30th October 1964

Gibbet Hill looking from Cryfield House Farm. 8th October 1964

The changing face of the countryside near Gibbet Hill as new buildings for the University of Warwick rise from the fields. 15th February 1966

Looking from Gibbet Hill to Tocil wood. 8th October 1964

Going up quickly on the outskirts of Coventry - at Gibbet Hill - are the first buildings for initial intake of students to the University of Warwick next October

Progress on the library block (right) and the science bloc at the University of Warwick, Gibbet Hill Road, Coventry. 10th May 1966

Work on the main support columns for the six-storey library at Gibbet Hill for the University of Warwick. 6th January 1965

Part of Tocil House farm. 8th October 1964

Gibbet Hill Road, looking across to Cryfield House Farm, which will be incorporated into the University of Warwick site. 8th October 1964

Gibbet Hill from centre of site. 28th April 1964

One of the residential buildings of Warwick University seen from Gibbet Hill Road. 19th November 1966

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On the outskirts of Coventry, at Gibbet Hill, the first buildings of the University of Warwick rose rapidly in 1964. Gibbet Hill looked out over Cryfield House Farm on October 8th, with the changing face of the countryside reflecting the progress of the new university. New structures, including the library block and science bloc, took shape, with main support columns for the six-story library under construction. Tocil Wood stood in the distance, a reminder of the past as the future of higher education unfolded before Gibbet Hill. From the center of the site, the residential buildings of Warwick University could be seen, marking the beginning of a new era in education and research.