- Located on the grounds of Dublin Castle, the Chester Beatty Library is home to a large array of manuscripts and books from around the world.
- The library was established around 1950 to house the collection of Mr. Beatty. ... Chester Beatty Library. Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, Ireland Tlf: +353 1 407 0750.
- The albums were the subject of an exhibition and publication by the Islamic curator, Dr Elaine Wright, Muraqqa': Imperial Albums of the Chester Beatty Library.
- The Chester Beatty Library contains Oriental and Western books and manuscripts bequeathed by the private collector Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875-1968).
- Their loss was Ireland’s gain: In 1950 he relocated to Dublin and his collection opened to the public at the original Chester Beatty Library on Shrewsbury Road...
- The only Irish winner of the coveted European Museum of the Year Award, the Chester Beatty Library is one of Ireland’s leading museums.
- In today's world, Chester Beatty Library has become a topic of great relevance and interest for people of all ages and areas of society.
- He was made an honorary Irish citizen in 1957 but prior to this, he created the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin in 1950 and opened it to the public in 1954.
- Formerly known as the Chester Beatty Library, it was established in Ireland in 1950, to house the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.
- The Chester Beatty Library is a popular reading hub across the globe and was rendered not only the best museum in Ireland, but also the whole of Europe.