Historic libraries · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library
In or near Bradford.
Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bradford Forster Square · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1832. Owned by Bradford Mechanics' Institute. Coordinates: 53.7941°, -1.7559°.
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Official information
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From the Wikipedia article
The Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library was established in Bradford, England, in 1832 as part of a national initiative to provide adult education especially in technical subjects for working men. The institute in Bradford was supported by numerous local worthies, including James Hanson after whom is named one of Bradford's largest high schools.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7941, -1.7559
- District
- Bradford
- Parish
- Bradford, unparished area
- Postcode
- BD1 1TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bradford West
- Established
- 1832
- Nearest railway station
- Bradford Forster Square — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Every Tuesday 7.20pm; closed on other days
Sources
- wikidata: Q4954719 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library, Kirkgate, Bradford (8th November 2014).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library?
- Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD1 1TH), in the parish of Bradford, unparished area.
- What is Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library?
- Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library is a historic library in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library?
- The nearest railway station is Bradford Forster Square, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD1 1TH.
- When was Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library built?
- Built or established in 1832.
- Who owns Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library?
- Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library is owned by Bradford Mechanics' Institute.
- How do I get to Bradford Mechanics' Institute Library?
- The nearest railway station is Bradford Forster Square, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD1 1TH.