A window into Europe opens as a new school of languages sets up in Marlborough

The Studio at CroftonTwo hundred years ago, Crofton found itself at the cutting edge of the Industrial Revolution – to this day, the Pumping Station houses the oldest working steam engine in the world. Now, another new building has this tiny hamlet abuzz with activity. Recently completed, The Studio at Crofton has quickly become a vibrant centre of academic and artistic endeavour, with a steady stream of people setting their sat-navs to attend workshops and tutorial sessions.