Natural landmarks · London
London Guildhall University
In or near City of London.
London Guildhall University — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moorgate · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
London Guildhall University is a university located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
London Guildhall University is located in the City of London. It is a higher education institution known for its focus on vocational training and professional development. The university serves a diverse student population and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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Background
History
In 1848 Charles Blomfield, Bishop of London, called upon the clergy to establish evening classes to improve the moral, intellectual and spiritual condition of young men in London. In response, the Reverend Charles Mackenzie instituted the Metropolitan Evening Classes for Young Men in Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate, London, with student fees at one shilling per session. Subjects on the original curriculum included Greek, Latin, Hebrew, English, History, Mathematics, Drawing and Natural Philosophy. This fledgling college came under royal patronage following the visit of Prince Albert to the classes in 1851. In 1860 the classes moved to Sussex Hall, the former Livery Hall of the Bricklayers'…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5177, -0.0883
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC2Y 9AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1848
- Nearest railway station
- Moorgate — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm
- Official site
- www.redcross.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q6670459 (CC0)
- wikipedia: London Guildhall University (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is London Guildhall University?
- London Guildhall University is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC2Y 9AL), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is London Guildhall University?
- London Guildhall University — a university in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to London Guildhall University?
- The nearest railway station is Moorgate, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC2Y 9AL.
- When was London Guildhall University built?
- Built or established in 1848.
- Is London Guildhall University free to visit?
- Yes, London Guildhall University is free to enter.
- How do I get to London Guildhall University?
- The nearest railway station is Moorgate, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC2Y 9AL.