Weavers' Hall, Dublin, Ireland
Dublin Core
Title
Weavers' Hall, Dublin, Ireland
Subject
Guildhall
Description
Lantern slide of Weavers' Hall, Dublin. Originally labeled 'D3 67' with title 'Weavers Hall.' In 1192, Prince John gave the citizens of Dublin permission to organise themselves into guilds. The Weavers' Guild was granted their first charter in September 1446. The purpose of the Guild was regulate weaving in the city and suburbs. This hall was built by the Guild in the Lower Coombe in 1682. The statue in the slide is of George II, erected by the Guild 'as a mark of their sincere loyalty.'
Creator
Sophie Hogan
Source
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection: Box 08
Publisher
The Discovery Programme
Date
1682
Contributor
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Format
image/tiff
Language
EN
Type
Image
Alternative Title
Box08_064
Date Created
10/02/15
Has Format
Scanned to 2400 dpi , 16 bit greyscale image with automatic exposure
Is Part Of
RSAI Lantern Slide Collection
Extent
7625 x 7559 pixels
Medium
Lantern Slides
Spatial Coverage
Country: Ireland
Town/townland: Dublin
Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/100002.aspx
Area: The Coombe
Logainm code: http://www.logainm.ie/1165873.aspx
Irish National Grid East: O 14
Irish National Grid North: 33
position source: www.logainm.ie
Latitude: 53.339506
Longitude: -6.275138
Rights Holder
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland (RSAI)
Files
Citation
Sophie Hogan, “Weavers' Hall, Dublin, Ireland,” Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, accessed November 4, 2025, http://rsai.locloudhosting.net/items/show/24966.
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