Under Electric Candle Light by fishers

Under Electric Candle Light

A closer look at the lighting in the Merchant Taylors Hall in York.

It would be interesting to see how these electric candles compare with real candles. However their use is a small concession to modernity to make the building more practical to use.

The Company of Merchant Taylors in the City of York was incorporated by Royal Charter granted by King Charles II on 26th April 1662 but the Company traces its origins back to the three medieval guilds of tailors, drapers and hosiers.

The modern day Company exists as a Charity dedicated to the preservation of its ancient Hall and the provision of grants to needy young people from the City to assist in their pursuit of the arts, music and traditional crafts.

Although mainly used as a meeting place for the Company to carry out its business, the Hall is now used to host a variety of events including weddings, dinners and conferences.

The title is taken from the song Lola by the Kinks (there I go, showing my age!)

Ian
nice capture
February 5th, 2022  
Lovely capture
February 5th, 2022  
I bet this makes a fantasctic wedding venue! I don't remember the line in the song but I do remember both the song and the Kinks.
February 5th, 2022  
Lovely
February 5th, 2022  
Excellent exposure and a lovely tight compo.
February 5th, 2022  
It looks nice even with electric lights.
February 5th, 2022  
Nice shot of the electric candle lights,
February 5th, 2022  
Beautiful chandelier
February 6th, 2022  
Great capture and narrative
February 6th, 2022  
Lovely chandelier
February 6th, 2022  
very elaborate
February 6th, 2022  
Beautiful shot and great history lesson.
February 6th, 2022  
The advantage is you don't need to replace bulbs as often as candles :-D
February 6th, 2022  
@pdulis @craftymeg @busylady @carolmw @alfsson @bruni @pyrrhula @bkbinthecity @seattlite @kjarn @pusspup @sangwann @will_wooderson

Thank you all for your lovely comments, they are very much appreciated.

I do think this hall would make a great setting for any special event.

Ian
February 6th, 2022  
Pat
Great close up of this super candelabra, the beams behind set it off perfectly, fav.
February 6th, 2022  
@pattyblue

Thank you Pat. There were several candelabras, and they added a lot to the attractiveness of the hall interior.

Ian
February 8th, 2022  
Beautiful fav.
February 10th, 2022  
@gardenfolk

Thank you, and thank you for the fav!

Ian
February 10th, 2022  
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