Long Room Collection

The Long Room in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Long Room interior, Old Library building, Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

The Long Room in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Map of Manchester, 1751 (engraving)
XJF466271 Map of Manchester, 1751 (engraving) by Casson & Berry (fl.1750); Private Collection; (add.info.: image also shows a panorama of the city, as well as an view of St)

Long Room in the Custom-House, from London Interiors with their Costumes
931647 Long Room in the Custom-House, from London Interiors with their Costumes and Ceremonies pub. Joseph Mead, London, c.1843 (steel engraving) by Shepherd

Payment of customs in the Long Room at Custom House. Built in 1813 by the architect David Laing, it collapsed in 1825
FLO4669610 Payment of customs in the Long Room at Custom House. Built in 1813 by the architect David Laing, it collapsed in 1825

The Long Room, Old Library, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

The Long Room (engraving)
3655868 The Long Room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Long Room. Illustration for The Penny Magazine (1842).); © Look and Learn

The Library of the British Museum (engraving)
1625674 The Library of the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Library of the British Museum)

Lecture on Heads, at the Long Room, opposite Sadlers Wells, on 20 June 1765 (engraving)
583852 Lecture on Heads, at the Long Room, opposite Sadlers Wells, on 20 June 1765 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lecture on Heads, at the Long Room)

The Long Room, The British Museum (engraving)
582450 The Long Room, The British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Long Room, The British Museum)

Long Room, Gallery of Practical Science, Adelaide Street, Strand, London (engraving)
585986 Long Room, Gallery of Practical Science, Adelaide Street, Strand, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Room, Gallery of Practical Science)

The Long Room at Bagnigge Wells at the height of fashionable popularity in 1772 (coloured engraving)
611044 The Long Room at Bagnigge Wells at the height of fashionable popularity in 1772 (coloured engraving) by English School

Long Room in the Custom House, London, for the paying of customs duty (engraving)
608259 Long Room in the Custom House, London, for the paying of customs duty (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Long Room in the Custom House, London)

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Step into the grandeur of the Long Room, nestled within the historic Old Library building of Trinity College in Dublin. This magnificent space is a true testament to knowledge and beauty, showcasing the rich heritage of Ireland. As you enter, your eyes are immediately drawn to the towering shelves that stretch towards the heavens. Lined with countless volumes, this library holds centuries' worth of wisdom and imagination. The scent of aged parchment fills the air, transporting you back in time. The Long Room's architecture is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Ornate wooden carvings adorn every corner, depicting intricate details that tell stories from distant lands and eras long gone by. Sunlight streams through tall arched windows, casting a warm glow upon row after row of books. Amongst these literary treasures lies an array of fascinating artifacts. Maps dating back to 1751 offer glimpses into past worlds and uncharted territories waiting to be explored. Engravings capture scenes from London's Custom-House and Sadlers Wells Theatre – snapshots frozen in time. This hallowed hall has witnessed countless moments throughout history – lectures on heads held amidst eager minds seeking enlightenment; scholars engrossed in deep discussions; readers lost in their own private universes within pages turned gently under watchful gazes. The it also echoes echoes beyond its walls: it inspired other great libraries such as The British Museum's own majestic chamber filled with knowledge awaiting discovery. Here at Trinity College's Long Room, one can't help but feel humbled by the weighty presence surrounding them – a reminder that knowledge is both timeless and boundless. It beckons all who enter to embark on a journey through literature and ideas that transcend borders and generations alike. So come lose yourself amidst these shelves teeming with stories untold; let your imagination soar as you wander through this sanctuary for seekers of wisdom. In this haven where past meets present, may you find inspiration anew and a renewed appreciation for the power of knowledge.