Oakdale Workmen's Institute, Miners' educational center in St Fagans, Wales, GB
The Oakdale Workmen's Institute contains multiple rooms, including a library, reading room, committee room, and concert hall for community gatherings.
The Institute opened in 1917 with funding from the Tredegar Iron and Coal Company, which provided a £3,000 loan supplemented by weekly payments from workers.
The facility supported miners' education through its extensive library collection, recording 503 book loans during December 1921 when strikes increased reading time.
The building now stands at St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff, where visitors can explore its preserved interior and historical exhibits.
In 1927, the Institute added a 650-seat cinema that cost over £8,100, making it a central entertainment venue for the mining community.
Inception: 1917
GPS coordinates: 51.48800,-3.27850
Latest update: March 20, 2025 20:56
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