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[[Mechanics' Institutes]] (or simply "Institutes") are educational establishments, originally founded in Scotland in 1821  to provide adult education, particularly in technical subjects, to working men. There have been numerous such (and related) intitutions across the globe over the years.
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For a general overview of the history, aims and functions of these institutions internationally , see the entry on "Mechanics' Institutes" in [[Wikipedia]][https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanics%27_Institutes]
 
 
 
Institutes of this nature have over the years served as venues for theatrical and other presentations and performances.
 
 
 
'''South African examples include'''
 
 
 
[[The Mechanics' Institute]] in Cape Town
 
 
 
[[The Mechanics' Institute]] in Port Elizabeth
 
 
 
The [[Railway Institute]]'s in various locations
 
 
 
== Sources ==
 
 
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanics%27_Institutes
 
 
 
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
 
 
 
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