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Reference code

LSBU/8/4

Publication status

Published

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Date(s)

  • 1892-1990s (Creation)

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Name of creator

Borough Polytechnic Institute
(1892-1970)
Polytechnic of the South Bank
(1970-1987)

Biographical history

In 1970 the Borough Polytechnic Institute merged with the Brixton School of Building, City of Westminster College and National College for Heating, Ventilating, Refrigeration and Fan Engineering to form the Polytechnic of the South Bank. The Designation Ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank on 22nd November 1971. Margaret Thatcher, the Education Secretary at the time was the special guest.
South Bank Polytechnic
(1987-1992)

Biographical history

As a result of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 thirty-five polytechnics were permitted to become universities. South Bank Polytechnic was one such institution and as a result was redesignated South Bank University.
South Bank University
(1992-2003)

Repository

London South Bank University Archives Centre

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Language of material

  • English
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Corporate Seals

Identity area

Reference code

LSBU/8/4

Publication status

Published

Level of description

File

Extent and medium

1 box

Date(s)

  • 1892-1990s (Creation)

Context area

Name of creator

Borough Polytechnic Institute
(1892-1970)
Polytechnic of the South Bank
(1970-1987)

Biographical history

In 1970 the Borough Polytechnic Institute merged with the Brixton School of Building, City of Westminster College and National College for Heating, Ventilating, Refrigeration and Fan Engineering to form the Polytechnic of the South Bank. The Designation Ceremony took place at the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank on 22nd November 1971. Margaret Thatcher, the Education Secretary at the time was the special guest.
South Bank Polytechnic
(1987-1992)

Biographical history

As a result of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 thirty-five polytechnics were permitted to become universities. South Bank Polytechnic was one such institution and as a result was redesignated South Bank University.
South Bank University
(1992-2003)

Repository

London South Bank University Archives Centre

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Conditions of access and use area

Language of material

  • English
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