Mechanics Institute / Technical College

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Mechanics Institute / Technical College

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    • Mechanics Institute / Technical College; 1827-1891

    Outra(s) forma(s) de nome

    • The Institute of Popular Science and Literature

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    Datas de existência

    1827-1891

    Histórico

    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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    Funções, ocupações e atividades

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

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    Contexto geral

    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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    Identificador de autoridade arquivística de documentos

    GB0192-181

    Identificador da instituição

    GB0192

    Regras ou convenções utilizadas

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

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        VCH York

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