Guildford Mechanics Institute founded
The organisation was founded as part of a nation-wide response to the demands of the Industrial Revolution and social change. Its aim was “to promote useful knowledge amongst the working classes”.
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The organisation was founded as part of a nation-wide response to the demands of the Industrial Revolution and social change. Its aim was “to promote useful knowledge amongst the working classes”.
As Christmas approaches, our Library volunteers have put together their recommendations of the best books to read over the festive period.
If you’re in need of some summer reading inspiration, take a look at our list of books-turned-TV-shows that we recommend you read!
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