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LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE * |
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| A subscription club, usually with a library and newspaper room, established from c.1815-1860, their educational function gradually taken over by the public libraries in the later 19th century. |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE * |
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| A building in which an organization or society is instituted to promote foreign languages in England such as French and German, etc. |
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INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND * |
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| A building used by an organization instituted to promote the needs and rights of the blind. |
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INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF * |
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| An establishment where deaf people receive education, training and social support. |
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MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTE * |
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| A building used by an organization or society instituted to promote the study of mathematics through lectures, research, etc. |
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PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE * |
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| A building used by organizations or societies for the promotion of a particular profession through lectures, research, etc. |
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WORKING MENS INSTITUTE * |
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| A place where working men could educate themselves through lectures and the use of a reading room with newspapers, etc. |
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HYDROPATHIC INSTITUTE * |
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| A 19th century spa building, usually consisting of a hotel with baths used for water treatment. |
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REGIMENTAL INSTITUTE * |
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| An institute provided by a regiment for the improvement of the soldiers and to reduce excessive drinking. |
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SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE * |
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| A building used by an organization or society instituted to promote science through lectures, research, etc. |
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TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE * |
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| A building used by an organization or society instituted to promote technology through lectures, research, etc. |
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MECHANICS INSTITUTE * |
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| A building where artisans could learn more about their craft, and the scientific and theoretical principles behind it, by attending lectures and the use of the reading room facilities. |
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COLLIERY INSTITUTE * |
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| A building where miners could improve their knowledge by attending lectures and using the reading room facilities. |
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LITERARY INSTITUTE * |
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| A building in which an organization or society is instituted to promote literature through lectures, study and research, etc. |
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ORIENTAL INSTITUTE * |
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| A building used by an organization or society to promote the study of oriental languages and history through lectures, research, etc. |
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RESEARCH INSTITUTE * |
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| A building used by an organization or society instituted to promote research. |
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AIRMENS INSTITUTE * |
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| An building, often including recreational facilities, provided for the relaxation of serving Royal Air Force Personnel. |
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CHURCH INSTITUTE * |
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| A building used by the church to promote Christianity through lectures, study, etc. |
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RADIUM INSTITUTE * |
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| A building where radium is used in the treatment of cancer. |
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WOMENS INSTITUTE * |
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| A building used by members of the Womens Institute, an organization which meets regularly and engages in various social and cultural activities. |
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INSTITUTE * |
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| A building in which a society or organization is instituted to promote science, art, literature, education, etc. Use more specific type where known. |
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