Fanny Marshall Memorial Institute

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Fanny Marshall Memorial Institute

Image: © Richard Croft Taken: 24 Aug 2011

A testament to the Temperance movement in late 19th century Gainsborough. The Fanny Marshall Memorial Institute was founded by industrialist James Marshall in memory of his late wife Fanny, as a gymnasium and public hall. It opened in 1896 with a ceremony attended by Edward King, Bishop of Lincoln. It's been empty since c2002.

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Image Location

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53.402711
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-0.776673