History of the Bradford Mechanics′ Institute Library

Abstract

Describes the history of the Bradford Mechanics′ Institute Library, which was founded in 1832, in relation to prevailing educational and social circumstances. Discusses changes resulting from the Education Act of 1870 when education passed into public hands. Considers the Library′s present survival and the circumstances hindering and harming that survival, which are mostly concerned with funding.

Citation

Verity, D. (1995), "History of the Bradford Mechanics′ Institute Library", Library Review, Vol. 44 No. 3, pp. 8-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539510086267