Lewes Mechanics' Institute - West Street, Lewes, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Master Mariner
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This Lewes Borough Council plaque is mounted on the south face of a former police station in West Street in Lewes.
Waymark Code: WMPY02
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/08/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Norfolk12
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The rectangular plaque is worded:

Lewes Mechanics'
Institute 1825

Founded to promote
scientific and
literary studies
amongst artisans and
labourers, was built on
the site of the former
theatre. On its closure
the present police
station was erected
in 1884.

The "present police station" now appears to be flats.

Blue Plaque managing agency: Lewes Borough Council

Individual Recognized: Lewes Mechanics' Institute

Physical Address:
West Street
Lewes, East Sussex United Kingdom

Web Address: [Web Link]
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