Mechanics Institute, Meltham Road, Lockwood
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Mechanics Institute, Meltham Road, Lockwood
Image: © Humphrey Bolton Taken: 11 Nov 2005
These were often built by philanthropic millowners so that their workers could educate themselves rather than spending the evening in the pub! This one was certainly built to a high standard.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.631355
Longitude
-1.797329