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In the United Kingdom in the nineteenth century, Mechanics' Institutes were amongst a number of community spaces in both rural and urban areas that became home to amateur dramatic performances. Other such spaces include village halls, Assembly Rooms, Corn Exchanges, church school rooms, [[Town Halls]], Agricultural Halls, Guildhalls, Working Mens' Clubs, Literary and Scientific Institutes.

== External Links ==

* [[wikipedia:Mechanics'_institute|Wikipedia article about Mechanics' Institute]] 

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