Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland — (Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean (the British Isles)
John Field
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
1. John Field Marker
Creator of the nocturne
Born Golden Lane 1782
Died Moscow 1837
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 53° 20.431′ N, 6° 16.187′ W. Marker is in Dublin, County Dublin. It is at the intersection of Golden Lane and Bride Street, on the left when traveling west on Golden Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Golden Ln, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dublin Millenium Literary Parade (within shouting distance of this marker in Leinster); St. Patrick's Cathedral (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line in Leinster); Saint Patricks Park (about 150 meters away in Leinster); Chris Reid Oral History Artwork Project (about 210 meters away in Leinster); Veronica Guerin (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in Leinster); James Clarence Mangan (approx. 0.3 kilometers away in Leinster); Castle Hall / Halla an Chaisleαin (approx. 0.4 kilometers away in Leinster); Margaret Anna Cusack (approx. 0.4 kilometers away in Leinster). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Also see . . . John Field (composer) (Wikipedia).
John Field (26 July 1782 23 January(Submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)1837) was an Irish pianist, composer and teacher widely credited as the inventor of the nocturne. While many of his contemporaries wrote in a similar style, Field was the first to use the term to apply to a character piece featuring a cantabile melody over an arpeggiated accompaniment...Field was born 26 July 1782 in Golden Lane, Dublin, the eldest son of Irish parents who were members of the Church of Ireland.
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026
2. John Field Marker
The marker is located at the end of Golden Lane, birthplace of John Field.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
