The International Berkeley Society
BERKELEIAN SITES
Berkeley travelled widely from his home town of Kilkenny, Ireland: he lived in Dublin, Cloyne, London, and Oxford at different times; he travelled through Europe, with extended stays in Italy and France; and he spent four seminal years in Rhode Island, U.S.A. On this page, we are accumulating information about sites that are of significance in Berkeley's life.
If you have any information that you would like to share on this topic, we would be very pleased to received it.
1. Whitehall, Rhode Island
Immediately after their marriage in 1729, Berkeley and his wife crossed the Atlantic and set up home for four years in Rhode Island. Whitehall was their house. It is now a museum, and a residential retreat for Berkeleian scholars. Click on the photograph for more information.
2. Honyman Hall, Rhode Island
On his arrival in Rhode Island, Berkeley was welcomed by Mr. Honyman, the rector of Trinity Church. Dean Berkeley regularly preached at Trinity Church. Honyman Hall is now the home of the International Berkeley Society. Click on the photograph for more information.
3. Redwood Library, Rhode Island
Although the library was built in 1750, many years after Berkeley's departure in 1733, its connection with him arises from its housing the philosophical society in which Berkeley actively participated. The collection of Redwood Library now includes portrait of Berkeley dated 1733 and attributed to Alfred Hart.
Others ...
It is intended to compile information on many other notable sites, including the following:- Dysart Castle, Kilkenny, birth place of George Berkeley.
- Trinity College, Dublin, where Berkeley studied.
- London, where Berkely's reputation grew.
- Italy and France, where he travelled.
- Oxford, where he died. His memorial plaque is in Christchurch.
: see modification history.
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