1 Monk Street, Grade II listed building in Monk Street, Monmouth, Wales.
The building features a reading room, library, gallery, committee room, and lecture hall arranged across multiple levels with Victorian architectural elements.
The Working Men's Free Institute opened its doors on October 15, 1868, after Mrs Matilda Jones financed its construction to provide education for laborers.
The institute established a branch of the National Union of Elementary Teachers in 1881 and organized lectures covering literature, science, and local topics.
The structure now functions as an art gallery and shop, located at the intersection of Monk Street and St James Square in central Monmouth.
During the harsh winter of 1890, the institute transformed into a soup kitchen to support the local community through difficult times.
Location: Monmouth
Location: Monmouth
Elevation above the sea: 24.5 m
Address: 1 Monk Street, building in Monmouth, Wales NP25 3LR NP25 3LR
GPS coordinates: 51.81352,-2.71246
Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:59
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