Interior of the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Interior of the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York

Ian Beesley/Science Museum Group
© Ian Beesley

Gelatine silver print entitled 'Interior of the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York' by Ian Beesley. Produced for the commission `Through the Mill:, The Story of Yorkshire Wool in Photographs'. 1985-1987'.

The building still hosts the ancient courts and a service is held in the chapel of this hall each year. Heading the Adventurers' roll of honour is William Wooller, cloth merchant of Airedale (died 1597).

Details

Category:
Photographs
Object Number:
2026-2/10
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Measurements:
overall: 405 mm x 483 mm
type:
photograph and silver gelatin print
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford