Bishopsgate Institute
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Built in 1891-94 by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Bishopsgate Institute's facade has a theme of arts and crafts. Inside you will find 19th century tiling, a Great Hall, boardroom and a restored grade II* listed public reference library. Events include music concerts, cultural events and a wide variety of educational and leisure pursuits. Halls and rooms are available for private hire.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
335-337 Old Street, EC1V | 12 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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5 Cavell Street, E1 | 18 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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Patriot Square, E2 | 25 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
1 Milton Street, Barbican, City, London EC2Y | 11 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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London > Entertainment > Classical Music
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Rosebery Avenue, Islington, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 27 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
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4 Luke Street, Shoreditch, London EC2A | 8 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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106 Bunhill Row, City, London EC1Y | 14 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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London > Leisure > Activities
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The Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, Shoreditch, London E1 | 7 minutes from Bishopsgate Institute
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