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Although not titled "Mechanics’ Institute", the Maldon Athenaeum was formed as part of the Mechanics’ Institute Movement,which began in 1799. That was the year when Dr George
Birkbeck conducted a series of free lectures for the workingmen of Glasgow.
The term “mechanic” at that time meant artisan or workingman.
The movement spread throughout Britain and it’s colonies including Canada
South Africa, India and Australia, as well as the United States of America.
The Movement began in Victoria with the formation of the Melbourne
Athenaeum in 1839. The Institutes served as focal points for their
communities, offering libraries and reading rooms, opportunities for selfeducation,
and other attractions such as lectures, meeting rooms,
museums, concerts, and various games.
The Maldon Athenaeum Library has its own website, where you can find out much more about the book collection, and the latest news.
There is more to this site than first meets the eye. To assist you to more easily find the Maldon information that you require, we have provided a site map for our website.
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