Episode 2 of 3

Royal Charter

When
August 1839
Where
Regent Street
Part of
Royal Polytechnic Institution opens on Regent Street

The Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839, solidifying its institutional status.

Sir George Cayley, the first chairman, oversaw the period when the Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839. This event marked a significant step in the institution's formal recognition and development.

Sources

  1. University of Westminster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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