Wakefield College Building - Wakefield, UK
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This blue plaque celebrates a building that is currently part of Wakefield College but over the years has had many uses.
Waymark Code: WM16Y4N
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/28/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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WAKEFIELD CIVIC SOCIETY

WAKEFIELD COLLEGE

BUILT 1821-23 WITH A MUSIC SALOON,
LIBRARY, NEWSROOM, BANK, BATHS
AND PUBLIC DISPENSARY.
IN 1855 IT BECAME THE MECHANICS'
INSTITUTION AND IN 1910 THE
INSTITUTE OF LITERATURE
AND SCIENCE. THE BUILDING
WAS THE CITY MUSEUM
FROM 1955-2012

2013
Subsequent to 2013 when the plaque was placed the building is now used as the college's Mechanics' Performing Arts Theatre.

The college runs courses in the performing arts and as part of the course put on stage plays and concerts for public viewing.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Wakefield Civic Society

Individual Recognized: Wakefield College Building

Physical Address:
Mechanic's Performing Arts
Wood Street
Wakefield, West Yorkshire United Kingdom

Web Address: [Web Link]
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