Hartlepool Mechanics Institute, Poor Andrew's Lamentation. Although it does not actually mention the Mechanics Institute by name, this poem was obviously written regarding it's demise in 1868. This follows a special meeting to discuss the state of the club.
Donor : Hartlepool Library Service
Location
A selection of printed material from the Robert Wood Collection. For more information see the note entitled 'The Robert Wood Collection' below.
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