Royal Institute University (1837 words prospectus) state, with minimal costs, they can get practical knowledge of various arts where "to provide an institution on August 6, 1838 at 309 Regent Street open and manufacturers, mining operations and rural economy associated with the branches of science. "
Sir George Cayley (1773-1857), "Aeronautical engineering father", was the first president of the university formally received the Royal Charter in August 1839. University, a large exhibition hall, theater workshops and lectures capture, download and included diving bell, and in 1841 became a public attractions mentor working machinery and models, scientific lectures and demonstrations, rides in a diving bell, and since 1839, the photography exhibit. Prince Albert visited the institute in 1840. Europe's first public photographic portrait studios opened in the roof of the university in March 1841.