Episode 2 of 3
First Dedicated Building
- When
- 1825
- Where
- Cooper Street
In 1825, the first building in England expressly designed for use as a mechanics' institute was erected for the institution in Cooper Street, Manchester.
The first building in England expressly designed for use as a mechanics' institute was erected in 1825 for the Manchester Mechanics' Institution. It was located in Cooper Street, off Princess Street. This development marked a significant step in the physical establishment of the institution.
Sources
- Mechanics' Institute, Manchester Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-02
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