The Plymouth Athenaeum, Theatre and library in Plymouth, England.
The Plymouth Athenaeum contains a 340-seat auditorium and houses a collection of 3,500 volumes in its specialized local interest library at Derry's Cross.
Founded in 1812 as the Plymouth Institution, the original building designed by John Foulston was destroyed during the 1941 Blitz, leading to reconstruction in 1961.
The institution organizes groups dedicated to writing, reading, photography, astronomy, and environmental studies through regular meetings and educational programs.
Members can access the library collection by appointment and attend numerous public lectures about regional topics, with annual memberships starting from 10 pounds.
Charles Darwin prepared for his HMS Beagle voyage at this institution in 1831, marking a connection to significant scientific expeditions.
Location: Plymouth
Inception: 1812
GPS coordinates: 50.36880,-4.14580
Latest update: March 16, 2025 05:32
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