Lancaster and Morecambe College

Lancaster and Morecambe College is a further education College situated on Torrisholme Road, between Lancaster and Morecambe, Lancashire, England. The college has been providing the local area with access to further and higher education since it was built in the 1950s although it can trace its mission back to Lancaster Mechanics Institute in 1824.

1. Facilities

Lancaster & Morecambe College has a wide range of facilities open to the public such as a sports centre, conferencing facilities, hairdressing salon, beauty salon, engineering and construction workshops, restaurant, nursery. A dedicated Employer Hub provides a space for businesses to meet, learn and train their workforce.

1. Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are aimed at people aged 16–24 and provide students with a chance to gain work experience alongside a national recognised qualification.

1. History

While the college in its present incarnation has only existed since the 1950s, Lancaster and Morecambe College traces its existence back to the early 19th century. The history of the college begins in 1824, when the Library and Mechanics' Institute was opened in Mary Street, Lancaster. The college moved from various sites before being re-established in 1891 as the Storey Institute, a recently constructed premises complete with purpose-built facilities. The new premises were built on the site of the Mechanics' Institute of 1824. It was built to a design by Paley, Austin and Paley, and was paid for by Thomas Storey (which is why it became known as the Storey Institute). It was donated to the town in 1893 as a technical and science school, newsroom, library, art school and gallery and venue for musical recitals. In 1904, Thomas' son Herbert gave £10,000 to extend the Institute up Castle Hill. In 1953, the College was again re-established, this time on its present site. In 1963, the College was officially opened by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

1. Notable Former Students

Lisa Allen Head Chef at Northcote (hotel) Glen Robinson (water polo) 2012 Olympic Athlete Mabel Pakenham-Walsh (artist)

1. Former LMC Football Academy Students

Garry Hunter Ryan-Zico Black John Hardiker David Perkins (footballer) Paul Lloyd (footballer) Jonathan Smith (footballer, born 1986) Scott Davies (footballer, born 1987) Aaron Taylor (footballer) Niall Cowperthwaite Joe McGee Dan Parkinson Joe Mwasile Chris Doyle (footballer) Jack Kelleher

1. References


1. External links

Official website

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Torrisholme

Torrisholme is a suburb of Morecambe, Lancashire, on the North West coast of England. In the 2001 census, the Torrisholme Ward had a population of 6,758 living in 3,118 households, decreasing marginally to 6,755 at the 2011 Census. Torrisholme was referred to as Toredholme in the Domesday Book.

Landmark Neighbourhood

1.1 km

Scale Hall railway station

Scale Hall railway station served the suburb of Scale Hall in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The station was located near Scale Hall Lane on Morecambe Road. The station opened in 1957 and closed to passengers in 1966 with the line between Lancaster Green Ayre, and Morecambe Promenade. The line has since been converted into a footpath. The station has been demolished.

Landmark Train

Lune Road Ground

Lune Road Ground is a cricket ground in Lancaster, Lancashire. The ground is situated on the bank of the River Lune. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1907, when the Lancashire Second XI played Durham in the Minor Counties Championship. In 1914, the ground held its only first-class match when Lancashire played Warwickshire in the County Championship. With the first recorded match on the ground in 1907 involving the Lancashire Second XI, the ground has since held a combined total of 9 Second XI fixtures for the Lancashire Second XI in the Minor Counties Championship, Second XI Championship and Second XI Trophy up to 1995. In local domestic cricket, the ground is the home venue of Lancaster Cricket Club who play in the Palace Shield.

Cricket Stadium

1.4 km

Christie Park (Morecambe)

Christie Park was the home of Morecambe FC, located on the corner of Christie Avenue and Lancaster Road in Morecambe, Lancashire, England. Christie Park had a capacity of approximately 6,400. It comprised three covered stands and one uncovered stand. The only seated stand (the Main Stand) ran along the length of the pitch on one side. The main terraced end (the North Stand) was situated behind one of the goals, and was the location for the majority of the home fans on match days. The other covered stand (the Umbro Stand) was opposite the North Stand and was where away fans were placed during segregated matches. The capacity in this stand could be increased using temporary terracing, such as when Carlisle United visited on Boxing Day, 2004. Carlisle United played their home matches at Christie Park for six weeks in 2005 during repair work following flooding at their Brunton Park ground. The uncovered stand (the Carwash Terrace) took its name from the car wash directly behind it on Lancaster Road. The supporters' club building that used to be behind it was knocked down late in 2006 and the club then received planning permission to build a new stand on its site comprising sponsors' facilities, conference rooms and offices. On 17 July 2007, however, Morecambe announced plans to move to a new stadium in time for the start of the 2010–11 season. The final ever goal at Christie Park was scored by David Artell. Within days of the end of the 2009–10 season, demolition of the stadium commenced and site clearance began. By mid August 2010 the superstructure of a new Sainsbury's supermarket occupied the spot where the stadium once stood. With Morecambe F.C. now installed at their new ground, the Globe Arena off Westgate in Morecambe, Sainsbury's opened their new supermarket in late 2010.

Park Stadium