Borough Polytechnic Technical School - student’s/graduate’s badge (1930’s - 1950’s)

The Borough Polytechnic Technical School was established in 1892 and since then had absorbed other colleges and undergone names changes to become the London South Bank University.

 

1892 Borough Polytechnic School.

1970 Polytechnic of the South Bank.

1987 South Bank Polytechnic.

1992 South Bank University.

2003 London South Bank University.

 

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References:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_South_Bank_University

 

www.lsbu.ac.uk/about/documents/pastpresentfuture.pdf (Includes a photo of the original school building at Borough Road).

 

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Enamels: 2 (blue & white).

Finish: Gilt.

Material: Brass.

Fixer: Buttonhole (horseshoe shaped clasp).

Size: 15/16” diameter (23mm).

Process: Die stamped.

Imprint: THOMAS FATTORINI LTD, REGENT ST, BIRMINGHAM (1933-1961).

 

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Sold 20/2/2013 on eBay for €6.60

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