Book, Richard A. Proctor, Easy Star Lessons, 1881

Historical information

In 1873 Teesdale residents formed an institute to provide literature to improve the minds. The site was gazetted on 25 October 1875 – a one acre site on the corner of Bridge Street and Mercer Terrace. A Mechanics Institute was built and later a supper hall was added in front of the institute.
The mechanics institute and supper hall was destroyed by fire on the night of 29 March 1969.
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Physical description

Blue hard covered book of 239 pages. Many illustrations f constellations during each month.

Inscriptions & markings

Inside front page 'Mechanics Institute Teesdale No 270'

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