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Birmingham and Midland Institute

Birmingham and Midland Institute — Educational establishment and library.

Birmingham and Midland Institute

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Birmingham and Midland Institute is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1854. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "Educational establishment and library". Coordinates: 52.4814°, -1.9038°.

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The Birmingham and Midland Institute (popularly known as the Midland Institute) (grid reference SP066870), is an institution concerned with the promotion of education and learning in Birmingham, England. It is now based on Margaret Street in Birmingham city centre. It was founded in 1854 as a pioneer of adult scientific and technical education (General Industrial, Commercial and Music); and today continues to offer arts and science lectures, exhibitions and concerts. It is a registered charity. There is limited free access to the public, with further facilities available on a subscription basis.

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Coordinates
52.4814, -1.9038
District
Birmingham
Parish
Birmingham, unparished area
Postcode
B3 3BS
Parliamentary constituency
Birmingham Ladywood
Established
1854
Official site
www.bmi.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birmingham and Midland Institute?
Birmingham and Midland Institute is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.4814°, -1.9038°.
When was Birmingham and Midland Institute built?
Birmingham and Midland Institute dates to 1854 — the Victorian period.
Is Birmingham and Midland Institute a listed building?
Birmingham and Midland Institute carries the heritage designation "Grade II* listed building" — a protective status under UK heritage law.