City and Guilds of London Institute

British

noun

Often shortened to: City and Guilds. (in Britain) an examining body for technical and craft skills, many of the examinations being at a lower standard than for a degree

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The City and Guilds of London Institute has two departments for what is termed “applied” art, one at the South London School of Technical Art, and the other at the Art Department in the Technical College, Finsbury.

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In 1879 he was appointed professor of applied physics in the City and Guilds of London Institute.

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Again the Lord Chancellor read the report, and on behalf of the Governors and Council of the City and Guilds of London Institute, thanked His Royal Highness for his continued interest, and his presence that day.

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On July 18th the Prince, accompanied by the Princess of Wales, laid the foundation of a City and Guilds of London Institute, established for the technical training of artisans, and delivered a speech of considerable range and length.

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