The decorated fireplace and mantelpiece in the Court Room in the Stationer's Hall, the Livery Hall of the Guild of Stationers

Date:
1 Jul 1917 - 31 Aug 1917
Location:
Stationers' Hall, Ave Maria Lane, City Of London, City And County Of The City Of London, Greater London Authority, Ec4
Reference:
BL23929
Type:
Photograph (Negative)
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Description

The Guild of Stationers was formed in 1403 and initially encompassed a group of book, manuscript and writing materials merchants, limners who decorated and illustrated manuscripts. in the early 16th century the group expanded to include the printing industry. The present Stationer's Hall was erected in 1673, with alterations made in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Court Room was partially destroyed by enemy bombings in 1940 and restored in 1957. This photograph was take for Bedford Lemere and Company itself.

Content

This is part of the Series: HBL01/01 Series Of Photographic Negatives And Prints; within the Collection: HBL01 The Bedford Lemere Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

Keywords

Mantelpiece, Fireplace, Stuart Livery Hall