- The Library that bears the name of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty was opened in 1954. He was born in America and was an avid collector of antiquities his entire life.
- 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.
- One of Dublin’s biggest cultural attractions, the Chester Beatty Library is home to the many ancient manuscripts, art works and rare books collected by Sir...
- Minor Exhibit Area at the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin. ... In the 1950s, the Chester Beatty Library was established to house these collections.
- The Chester Beatty is a museum and library in Dublin. ... but also, as one of the best in Europe, the Chester Beatty is a must-see on any Dublin visitor’s itinerary.
- CDLI contributors (2024) Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Ireland - Collections, Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative.
- This library, in the grounds of the beautiful Dublin Castle, is one of our favourite places. Housing the collection of mining engineer Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.
- The Chester Beatty Library, located within Dublin Castle, opens a window on the artistic treasures of the great cultures and religions of the world.
- The Chester Beatty Library was established in Dublin, Ireland in 1950, to house the collections of mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.