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Mechanics' Institute, Princess Street, Manchester

Mechanics' Institute, Princess Street, Manchester where the first Trade Union Congress was held from 2-6 June, 1868. Built in 1854 as a centre for working class, adult education it offered a wide range of evening classes in English grammar, writing, reading, music, arithmetic, Latin and other languages. It was also the birthplace of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) and the Cooperative Insurance Society. The building, which is Grade II listed now houses the Mechanics Institute Trust (offering a conference and events venue) and part of the Peoples History Museum.

Title Mechanics' Institute, Princess Street, Manchester
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Production Date 1868
Format Engraving
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Holding Institution TUC Library Collections, London Metropolitan University
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