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monument Word or Phrase:LITERARY AND SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE *  
Definition: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.

monument Word or Phrase:FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building in which an organization or society is instituted to promote foreign languages in England such as French and German, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND *  
Definition:A building used by an organization instituted to promote the needs and rights of the blind.

monument Word or Phrase:INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF *  
Definition:An establishment where deaf people receive education, training and social support.

monument Word or Phrase:MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building used by an organization or society instituted to promote the study of mathematics through lectures, research, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building used by organizations or societies for the promotion of a particular profession through lectures, research, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:WORKING MENS INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A place where working men could educate themselves through lectures and the use of a reading room with newspapers, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:HYDROPATHIC INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A 19th century spa building, usually consisting of a hotel with baths used for water treatment.

monument Word or Phrase:REGIMENTAL INSTITUTE *  
Definition:An institute provided by a regiment for the improvement of the soldiers and to reduce excessive drinking.

monument Word or Phrase:SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building used by an organization or society instituted to promote science through lectures, research, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building used by an organization or society instituted to promote technology through lectures, research, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:MECHANICS INSTITUTE *  
Definition: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.

monument Word or Phrase:COLLIERY INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building where miners could improve their knowledge by attending lectures and using the reading room facilities.

monument Word or Phrase:LITERARY INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building in which an organization or society is instituted to promote literature through lectures, study and research, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:ORIENTAL INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building used by an organization or society to promote the study of oriental languages and history through lectures, research, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:RESEARCH INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building used by an organization or society instituted to promote research.

monument Word or Phrase:AIRMENS INSTITUTE *  
Definition:An building, often including recreational facilities, provided for the relaxation of serving Royal Air Force Personnel.

monument Word or Phrase:CHURCH INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building used by the church to promote Christianity through lectures, study, etc.

monument Word or Phrase:RADIUM INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building where radium is used in the treatment of cancer.

monument Word or Phrase:WOMENS INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building used by members of the Womens Institute, an organization which meets regularly and engages in various social and cultural activities.

monument Word or Phrase:INSTITUTE *  
Definition:A building in which a society or organization is instituted to promote science, art, literature, education, etc. Use more specific type where known.

* Copyright of English Heritage (1999)

English Heritage National Monuments Record

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