Identity area
Reference code
LSBU/8/10/5
Title
Opening of the Borough Polytechnic Institute
Date(s)
- 30 September 1892 (Creation)
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Item
Extent and medium
1 plaque
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Archival history
Has remained in the Borough Road building entrance hall since 1892, but moved from its original location after renovations in 1930.
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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.L.S.B.
Alfred Lafone
Edwin Lawrence
William George Lemon, L.C.C.
Sir Philip Magnus, Kt.
Thomas Buxton Morrish
Charles Joseph Whittuck Rabbits
Evan Spicer, L.C.C.
The Honourable Maude Stanley
Richard Strong, L.C.C.
Walter Augustus Wigram'
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Language of material
- English
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Rectangular bronze plaque
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- Borough Road Building (Subject)