Natural landmarks · Northern Ireland
Guildhall, Derry
In or near Derry.
Guildhall, Derry in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Guildhall, Derry is a place of interest in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Tower Museum in Derry~Londonderry showcases the city's rich history and heritage through various exhibitions. Visitors can explore collections related to the Spanish Armada, local history, and art, as well as enjoy accessible facilities throughout the museum.
From the Wikipedia article
The Guildhall in Derry, Northern Ireland, is a guildhall in which the elected members of Derry City and Strabane District Council meet. It is a Grade A listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The current building was preceded by an earlier town hall called the Market House which was built in the 17th century and destroyed in the Siege of Derry in 1689. The current building, which was designed by John Guy Ferguson and financed by The Honourable The Irish Society, was completed in 1890. The design for the clock tower was modelled on the Elizabeth Tower in London. After a disastrous fire in 1908, in which only the tower and rear block survived, and more funding from The Honourable The Irish Society, the Guildhall was rebuilt to the design of Mathew Alexander Robinson in 1912. During The Troubles, the Guildhall was the focus of multiple terror attacks. The building was badly damaged…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.9975, -7.3194
- District
- Derry City and Strabane
- Postcode
- BT48 6LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Foyle
- Phone
- 028 7137 2411
- Established
- 1890
- Nearest railway station
- Derry~Londonderry — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday – Sunday 9am – 5:30pm; last admission 4:00pm
- Official site
- towermuseumcollections.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q5615871 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Guildhall, Derry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Guildhall, Derry?
- Guildhall, Derry is in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (postcode BT48 6LU).
- What is Guildhall, Derry?
- Guildhall, Derry in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Guildhall, Derry?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BT48 6LU.
- When was Guildhall, Derry built?
- Built or established in 1890.
- Who owns Guildhall, Derry?
- Guildhall, Derry is owned by | designation1 =Grade A Listed Building.
- Is Guildhall, Derry free to visit?
- Yes, Guildhall, Derry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Guildhall, Derry?
- The nearest railway station is Derry~Londonderry, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BT48 6LU.