1875 – Boyd Workman’s Institute, Victoria Docks, London
Architect: Giles & Gane
Founded by Henry Boyd, local vicar who was instrumental in trying to improve the lifes of the dockers and their families through education. In the 1890s a centre for Deaf and Dumb children operated from the Institute before a permanent school was constructed in Canning Town.
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Clerkin, Paul (2009, July 16). *1875 – Boyd Workman’s Institute, Victoria Docks, London*. Archiseek.com. https://www.archiseek.com/1875-boyd-workmans-institute-victoria-docks-london/ (Updated 2026, January 26)
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Clerkin, Paul. "1875 – Boyd Workman’s Institute, Victoria Docks, London." *Archiseek.com*, 16 Jul. 2009, https://www.archiseek.com/1875-boyd-workmans-institute-victoria-docks-london/. Updated 26 Jan. 2026.
Published July 16, 2009 | Last Updated January 26, 2026
