Identity area
Reference code
LSBU/8/10/3
Title
Victoria Gymnasium
Date(s)
- 1897 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
1 plaque
Context area
Name of creator
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Victoria Gymnasium was used by male staff and students of the Borough Polytechnic Institute. It was opened in December 1898 and was funded in part by money raised from hiring out roof space to the public for viewing Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee procession which passed down Borough Road.
Archival history
Removed from bomb damaged gymnasium during WW2 and put into storage until 2010.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Plaque inscribed; 'This Hall was erected in the Sixtieth Year of the Reign of HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. Edric Bayley Chairman of Governors.'
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Metal plaque with wooden surround