Identity area
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
(1892-1970)
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
Conditions of access and use area
Language of material
- English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Rectangular bronze plaque
Access points
Name access points
- Borough Road Building (Subject)