Huddersfield creative display specialist appointed to showcase 675 years of Oxford University

Leach, the Huddersfield-based creative display specialist, has been appointed to produce a timeline which commemorates the 675th anniversary of The Queen’s College, Oxford.

Leach’s heritage experts provided the creative interpretation and graphic design to present the College’s historic journey.

The story began with the acquisition of land in 1341, highlighting significant milestones along over the years before summarising the most recent extension of the College library beneath Provost’s Garden, this year.

Leach has also delivered the design, manufacture and installation of the resulting 11 x 2.5 metre LED illuminated lightbox.

The team turned completed the project in just one week, in readiness for 800 former members and their families attending the College’s anniversary gala.

The finished display now sits amongst the College’s front quad cloisters.

Anna Thorne, the College’s director of development, said: “As the idea took shape, I became increasingly excited about what we were creating. However, when in place, the end product surpassed all my expectations.

“It was bound to capture attention on the day, due to the nature of the story it told. But the sheer scale of the installation and fact that it was carefully illuminated made it a real showstopper.”

Earlier in the summer, Anna came across Leach’s own 125 year celebrations and then went on to secure them the project.

Established in 1891 as a one-man photographic studio, Leach has grown to become a 92-strong organisation with a 30,000 sqft headquarters which still remains in Huddersfield.

Anna explained: “It was a happy coincidence that Leach was also marking a milestone year. It therefore seemed fitting that they should be the partner to help bring our story to life.

“As conversations unfolded, they were clearly the right people for the job. Leach has amassed a notable reputation for creating exhibitions that inspire visitors at heritage sites and attractions throughout the country, but they’re also known for producing high quality graphics to create ‘wow factor’ environments.

“This project brought these skill sets and creativity together, and the result is stunning.”

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