Mechanics Institute, Bingley, West Yorkshire

This building was built as a Mechanics Institute in 1837. It had a library of 4,000 volumes, with a lecture room (now ballroom) and museum, all provided so that the local workforce could 'better' themselves.

Location

West Yorkshire Bingley

Period

Victorian (1837 - 1901)

Tags

institute education social welfare philanthropy library Victorian (1837 - 1901)