University College (London) Act 1869
WHEREAS an institution, formerly called "The University of London," was established by a deed of settlement dated the eleventh day of February 1826, whereby it was agreed and declared to the effect following: That the object of the institution was, the advancement and promotion of literature and science by affording to young men residing in or resorting to the cities of London and Westminster, the borough of Southwark, and counties adjoining, adequate opportunities for obtaining literary and ...