Wykeham Journal 2020 | Page 16

COMMUNITY REPORT
ACCESS FOR EVERYONE
Many of our buildings are made available to the public , and the College continues to forge links with the community through various economic , sports and tourism initiatives of the Winchester City Council .
Over 1000 enquiries were received about the College Archives , which are of national importance and used by a broad range of the general public .
Primary sponsor of Heritage Open Days in Winchester .
5,351 viewings of virtual tours and lectures .
Each week Music School is used by instrumental teachers to provide tuition to 60 local children .
The College maintains , at its own expense , 18 Grade I , 6 Grade II * and over 70 Grade II listed buildings .
320 visitors joined walking tours of the Water Meadows and College grounds .
4,049 visits by the public to the Treasury , which is now free to enter .
‘ The ancient buildings , which form the heart of the school , have inspired successive generations of Wykehamists . We are developing plans to ensure that we conserve and maintain them to the highest possible standard .’
SIR RICHARD STAGG , WARDEN
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