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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D6842
TitleIlkeston Artisans' and Mechanics' Library
Date1835-1838
DescriptionThe library was founded in 1834 in Bath Street. By 1857, the library contained 800 volumes and opened on a Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock (White's directory of Derbyshire, 1857).
Extent1 volume
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorIlkeston Artisans' and Mechanics' Library
Administrative HistoryDonated to Derbyshire Record Office in September 2007.
Custodial HistoryAcquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 2007
Organisation Sub-TypeEducational charities
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Ilkeston 
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