Sir John Bradfield played a central role in making Cambridge a centre where science, research and business could work together.
Many of the things that we now take for granted in Cambridge can be traced back to his inspiration.
Tributes have been paid to the man who inspired “many of the things that we now take for granted in Cambridge”.
During more than three decades as Trinity College’s Senior Bursar Sir John Bradfield, who died this week, led in the establishment of Trinity’s Science Park and was instrumental in the foundation of Darwin College.
Trinity College said on its website: “With great sadness, the College announces the death of Sir John Bradfield. He died at Great Gate yesterday evening, 13 October, on the way to a dinner.
“Born in 1925, he was Senior Bursar from 1956 to 1992. During that time he led the College in establishing Trinity's Science Park and in developing Felixstowe into Britain's largest international port. He was instrumental in the foundation of Darwin College, where he was an Honorary Fellow. Many of the things that we now take for granted in Cambridge can be traced back to his inspiration.”
“He remained active in college until his death. He leaves a widow and their son Bob. Letters may be left at the porters' lodge.”
Between 1993 and 1997, Sir John was also chairman of the Cambridge University Hospitals trust (CUH).
CUH chair Jane Ramsey said: "Sir John leaves an impressive legacy, not just here at CUH, but also in being instrumental in driving Cambridge as a centre where science, research and businesses could work together to improve healthcare.
"He had the foresight and drive to create England's first-ever science park here in Cambridge in 1975 and was also director of Cambridge's research and business campus. The ongoing success of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus owes much to his ambition and dedication. He will be greatly missed."
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