History of the University
The University has had four different names during its long
history:
- The Royal Polytechnic Institution
(1838-1881)
- Regent Street Polytechnic (1881-1970)
- The Polytechnic of Central London - known as PCL
(1970-1992)
- The University of Westminster (1992
to present)
If you would like to know more, these links will take you
to:
- The University History Project, with details
of our current project to deliver two publications on the history
of sport and the Olympics and on the history of the University of
Westminster 1882-1992
- A timeline outlining major dates and
developments
- Archive Services, for answers to historical
enquiries and information about historical sources
- Bibliography of publications about the history
of the University and related subjects
If you have any queries about these pages, or want more
information about the history of the University, please contact the
University Archivist at archive@westminster.ac.uk