Item LSBU/8/10/5 - Opening of the Borough Polytechnic Institute

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Reference code

LSBU/8/10/5

Title

Opening of the Borough Polytechnic Institute

Date(s)

  • 30 September 1892 (Creation)

Level of description

Item

Extent and medium

1 plaque

Context area

Name of creator

Archival history

Has remained in the Borough Road building entrance hall since 1892, but moved from its original location after renovations in 1930.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Plaque inscribed; ' THE BOROUGH POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE was opened by the Right Honourable THE EARL OF ROSEBERY, K.G. On the Thirtieth Day of September, 1892. Governors:

Edric Bayley, L.C.C. Chairman

Rowland Hamilton

The Reverend Arthur William Jephson, M.read more

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Language of material

  • English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Rectangular bronze plaque

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