The Tholsel Town Hall Kilkenny
by Trudi Doyle
Title
The Tholsel Town Hall Kilkenny
Artist
Trudi Doyle
Medium
Painting - Watercolour Painting
Description
Watercolour of The Tholsel, Town Hall Kilkenny
With its clock tower and 'Big Ben' chime, the Tholsel is a distinctive image of Kilkenny
.Its name 'Tholsel' is derived from two old English words: "toll", meaning tax; and "sael", or hall, the place where tolls were paid. In the Middle Ages it served as court house, custom-house, guildhall and a meeting place for merchants.
It was built in 1761, the double five arch arcade was used as a covered market place.
It is now used for art exhibitions in Summer and street theatre companies regularly perform there .
The offices of Kilkenny Corporation Chamber is located in the building.
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February 6th, 2015
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Gary F Richards
Spectacular funky composition, lighting, shading, and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest FUNKY TOWN!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Randy Rosenberger
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