1214465 Design for the Mechanics Institute, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1863 (ink & w/c on paper on card) by Storey, John (1828-88); Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: The Literary, Scientific and Mechanics Institution had first set up in Blackett Street, Newcastle in 1824. In 1866 the Institution moved to a new building in New Bridge Street, shown in this view. This was designed by the Newcastle architect Thomas Oliver, Junior (1824-1902). The Institution provided engineering classes for workers, and held lectures on new industrial developments. It had a large library. The Institution became part of the new City Library in 1880. The adjoining medieval Carliol Tower was demolished at that time.); 穢 Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; British, out of copyright.