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MECHANICS INSTITUTE
 

Definition:

A building where artisans could learn more about their craft, and the scientific and theoretical principles behind it, by attending lectures and the use of the reading room facilities.
 
 

Parent Term:

INSTITUTE
 
 

Hierarchy:

TOP / EDUCATION / INSTITUTE / MECHANICS INSTITUTE
 

 

show structures that have at least one MECHANICS INSTITUTE

Taken from the Building Types Thesaurus, (NMR Monument Type Thesaurus). ©2001 English Heritage

 

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