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Dublin, Ireland
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A view across the cask yard, St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin c. 1906-13. Guinness was one of the city's 'outstanding employers'.
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St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, probably taken from the roof of the Shelbourne Hotel. c. 1900. photo: William Lawrence
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Dr. Steeven's Hospital, Kilmainham in Dublin was one of Ireland's most distinguished eighteenth-century medical establishments, with construction starting in 1719. It was founded under the terms of the will of Dr. Richard Steevens, an eminent physician in Dublin. c. 1900
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Kingstown (now Dub Laoghaire), in County Dublin. The Pavillion was officially opened on 22 June 1903, constructed from glass and wood. As well as the main concert hall, throughout the building there were promenades, a roof top garden, tea rooms and a shooting gallery.
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Women selling flowers at the base of Nelson's Pillar on Sackville Street (now O'Connell Street) in Dublin c. 1900
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The Theatre Royal on Hawkins Street, Dublin pictured here c. 1910-30, was a famous venue for music hall and pantomine. It closed on 3 March 1934 and was sadly demolished soon after.
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The James Gandon-designed Custom House, one of many grand buildings developed along the banks of the River Liffey in Dublin. Photo: Lawrence Collection c. 1890
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Grattan Bridge in Dublin, joining Capel Street to Parliament Street and one of numerous points of crossing along the River Liffey. The bridge was named after Henry Grattan MP (1746-1820). Photo: Lawrence Collection c. 1900
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The Mail boat at Kingstown harbour (now Dun Laoghaire harbour) in south county Dublin. Kingstown was a point of departure for many emigrants to Britain. Photo: Lawrence Collection C. 1900
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Faithful Place on Lower Tyrone Street in Dublin. c. 1913. This area of inner city Dublin was overwhelmingly home to Dublin-born labourers and part of the infamous area known as the "Monto".
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The Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin as viewed across from St. Stephen's Green park c. 1900 Photo: Lawrence Collection
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A large gathering at Skerries harbour, in north County Dublin . c. early 1900s Photo: National Library of Ireland
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Henrietta Street, Dublin. c. 1924. Once fashionable, these fine buildings were tenement dwellings in the early 20th century.
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Railway transport greatly facilitated the growth of outer suburbs like Monkstown in County Dublin pictured here. In the background is the Salthill Hotel. Photo: Lawrence Collection c. 1900
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Built in 1835, the Grand Hotel in Malahide in Dublin was bought by Dr. John Fallon Sidney Colohan for £10,000 in 1910. This photo is from the Lawrence collection c. 1900 .
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The Spa Hotel in Lucan, County Dublin, built in 1891 around the local iron spa nearby. This photo is from the Lawrence Collection c. 1900
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The 19th century saw a steady move to suburbs such as Rathmines. The photograph shows Rathmines Road in Dublin. And as always, a Bovril advert on a tram.c. 1890-1910 Photo: Lawrence collection, NLI
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The coastal suburb of Monkstown, County Dublin in 1911 beside the Martello Tower. Photo: William Lawrence.
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