The refurbished Cripps Court was officially opened on Wednesday December 3rd by Robert Cripps, whose family’s Cripps Foundation was the major benefactor for the original building in the 1960s and for its refurbishment in the past two years. Mr Cripps unveiled a plaque on the wall of Cripps Court commemorating the re-opening.
Robert Cripps is Director of Philanthropy for The Cripps Foundation, which has supported projects internationally in education, health and the Anglican Church. It was his grandfather, Sir Cyril, and his father, Sir Humphrey, who undertook the major part of the funding for the construction of Cripps Court. Two Selwynites attended both the opening and today’s re-opening: former Master Sir David Harrison, and Professor John Spencer. The photo below shows Robert Cripps looking at an archive display about the 1969 opening with College archivist, Elizabeth Stratton.
Afterwards, Robert Cripps met Selwyn’s JCR President-elect, Rebecca Lawrence.
Below are some of those attending today’s ceremony. From left to right, Helen Stephens (Head Porter); Roger Mosey (Master); Robert Cripps; Jan Cripps; Nick Downer (Bursar), who oversaw the project; James Keeler (Senior Tutor); and Sir David Harrison (former Master).
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