Mechanics Institute / Technical College

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Mechanics Institute / Technical College

forme(s) parallèle(s) du nom

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    • Mechanics Institute / Technical College; 1827-1891

    Autre(s) forme(s) du nom

    • The Institute of Popular Science and Literature

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    Dates d’existence

    1827-1891

    Historique

    Founded as the Mechanics Institute in 1827. In 1838 its name was changed to The Institute of Popular Science and Literature. A purpose built hall was opened in 1846. In 1885 a new building at Clifford Street was opened which incorporated the library and art school. In 1891 the corporation bought the Institute to be used as a technical school. The library stock formed the first free library in York which the corporation opened in 1891.
    Became City of York Institute of Science and Art in 1891.
    See Also - York Mechanics' Friendly Society
    See Also - York Mechanics' Friendly Society

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    Provided day and evening lecture and classes in wide range of practical subjects including trades, sciences and commerce.

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    Contexte général

    Founded as the Mechanics Institute in 1827. In 1838 its name was changed to The Institute of Popular Science and Literature. A purpose built hall was opened in 1846. In 1885 a new building at Clifford Street was opened which incorporated the library and art school. In 1891 the corporation bought the Institute to be used as a technical school. The library stock formed the first free library in York which the corporation opened in 1891.

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    GB0192-181

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    GB0192

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    International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa

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