Croft infant school: Widdows' peaked?

By and Elain Harwood Elain Harwood2010-02-12T00:00:00

Not all Widdows’ schools share the Croft Infant School’s charm, with its small tile patterns set into rendered gables.

Source: Paul McMullin

As English Heritage moves to protect historic schools by listing 16 last month, we take a look at George Widdows’ most pioneering design. But its headteacher asks whether Croft Infant’s grade II* status prevents it adapting to modern use

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