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Opening at Regent Street
- When
- 6 August 1838
- Where
- 309 Regent Street
The Royal Polytechnic Institution opened at 309 Regent Street on 6 August 1838, fulfilling its mission to provide practical scientific knowledge to the public.
Built by William Mountford Nurse in 1837, the institution opened on 6 August 1838. Its 1837 prospectus stated the goal was to let the public acquire practical knowledge of arts and science connected with manufacturers, mining, and rural economy at little expense.
Sources
- University of Westminster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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