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Named in honour of #DesmondTutu #TutusNightclub in #StrandCampus #MacadamBuilding was unveiled by #KCLSU in 1992. With cheap drinks & rooftop views, Tutu’s became a legendary spot for student nights out. Even Tutu himself celebrated his 80th birthday there. Though the nightclub closed in 2013, its spirit lives on in the hearts of students & #KCLAlumni #KCLSUAction
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The #MaughanLibrary is the main #ResearchLibrary of #KingsCollegeLondon & part of the #StrandCampus. Originally the headquarters of the #PublicRecordOffice, it was built in 1851 by the architect Sir #JamesPennethorne. Famed for its #GothicRevival architecture & strong-room design, it is the UK’s 1st purpose-built fireproof archive known as “The strong-box of the Empire.”
In Source: The Maughan Library
The marble statues of #Sappho & #Sophocles in the #StrandCampus foyer of #KingsCollegeLondon was gifted by Patron of the Arts #FridaMond in 1923. Named Poets of feeling & thought, they project our motto #SancteEtSapienter Holiness & Wisdom. Many pause here between lectures & languages, & sense in stillness & stone, #KCL values of dignity, thought & courage #KCLInternationalLife
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Originally named College Building, King's Building is Grade I listed & part of #KingsCollegeLondon #StrandCampus. Designed by #Architect Sir #RobertSmirke in 1829 to complete #SomersetHouse 2 marble statues of #Sappho & #Sophocles are in the foyer to symbolise the University’s motto “Sancte et Sapienter” Holiness & Wisdom #StrandAldwych https://www.kcl.ac.uk/visit/strand-campus
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