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The Plymouth Athenaeum

The Plymouth Athenaeum — library and cultural institution.

The Plymouth Athenaeum

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The Plymouth Athenaeum is a historic library in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1812. Wikidata describes it as: "library and cultural institution". Coordinates: 50.3688°, -4.1458°.

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Plymouth Athenaeum, located in Plymouth, England, is a society dedicated to the promotion of learning in the fields of science, technology, literature and art. The Athenaeum building, located at Derry's Cross in Plymouth City Centre, includes a 340-seat auditorium and a local interest library.

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Coordinates
50.3688, -4.1458
District
Plymouth
Parish
Plymouth, unparished area
Postcode
PL1 2AU
Parliamentary constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Established
1812

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Plymouth Athenaeum?
The Plymouth Athenaeum is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.3688°, -4.1458°.
When was The Plymouth Athenaeum built?
The Plymouth Athenaeum dates to 1812 — the Georgian period.