Person
William Mountford Nurse
- Events
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Years
- 1838–1840
Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Mountford Nurse, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.
Events and episodes
Royal Polytechnic Institution opens on Regent Street
1838–1840Role: Builder
- Opening at 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.
- Royal Charter
The Polytechnic formally received a Royal charter in August 1839, solidifying its institutional status.
- Prince Albert Visit
Prince Albert visited the institution in 1840, descending in the diving bell, and became a patron in 1841.
- Opening at Regent Street
Sources
- University of Westminster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03