1897 - The Beaney Institute - Canterbury, Kent, UK
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N 51° 16.785 E 001° 04.755
31U E 366039 N 5682687
A foundation stone and opening stone can be seen on The Beaney Institute in Canterbury.
Waymark Code: WMEC9J
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/06/2012
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The sign for The Beaney Institute is framed by two cherubs and reads:
'The Beaney Institute for the education of working men. Public Library and Museum.' It is an attractive building in mock-tudor above with exposed timber and red brick below in a Victorian style.
The Visit Canterbury website describes the building:visit link
'The building takes its name from its benefactor, Dr James George Beaney, who died in 1891 and left money in his will to the city of Canterbury. The city council had the Beaney Institute (as it was formally known) designed and built using this funding, along with some of its own resources. The architect was A.H. Campbell and the building was officially opened on 11 September 1899. Canterbury City Council continues to own the Beaney and provides the museum and art galleries - Kent County Council is the library authority. The two councils are currently working in partnership on this restoration project with the support of a range of stakeholders and funders.'
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