London exhibited in 1854, elucidating its natural and physical characteristics, its antiquity and architecture; its arts, manufactures, trade, and organization ... With 205 illustrations ... including a newly-constructed map ... Edited and published by J. Weale

A meeting was at once held, a subscription commenced, rules for the association
were prepared, and a Mechanics' ... said :-“ The very least advantage that can
arise is the acquisition y great numbers of a taste for English literature. ... Classes
were also formed for teaching Latin, French, Spanish, Italian, and German.