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| − | + | [[Mechanics' Institutes]] (or simply "Institutes") are educational establishments, originally founded in Scotalnd 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] | ||
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| + | '''South African examples include''' | ||
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| + | [[The Mechanics' Institute]] in Cape Town | ||
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| + | The [[Railway Institute]]'s in various locations | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanics%27_Institutes | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Venues W]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Revision as of 06:57, 22 August 2019
Mechanics' Institutes (or simply "Institutes") are educational establishments, originally founded in Scotalnd 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.
For a general overview of the history, aims and functions of these institutions internationally , see the entry on "Mechanics' Institutes" in Wikipedia[1]
South African examples include
The Mechanics' Institute in Cape Town
The Railway Institute's in various locations
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechanics%27_Institutes
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Venues W
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
