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| − | [[Mechanics' Institutes]] (or simply "Institutes") are educational establishments, originally founded in | + | [[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. |
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] | 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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[[The Mechanics' Institute]] in Cape Town | [[The Mechanics' Institute]] in Cape Town | ||
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The [[Railway Institute]]'s in various locations | The [[Railway Institute]]'s in various locations | ||
Revision as of 05:37, 6 September 2020
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.
For a general overview of the history, aims and functions of these institutions internationally , see the entry on "Mechanics' Institutes" in Wikipedia[1]
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
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