Item LSBU/8/10/3 - Victoria Gymnasium

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LSBU/8/10/3

Title

Victoria Gymnasium

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  • 1897 (Creation)

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1 plaque

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(1892-1970)

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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.

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Plaque inscribed; 'This Hall was erected in the Sixtieth Year of the Reign of HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA. Edric Bayley Chairman of Governors.'

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  • English

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Metal plaque with wooden surround

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