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Many hands and social distancing

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Description: It's all hands on deck as the army with the help of dock workers lift an armoured car from the deck of a ship in Cork harbour to use in the ongoing Irish Civil War in the rebellious Munster. Photographer: W. D. Hogan Collection: Hogan Wilson Collection Date: 1922(?) Circa 7th August 1922 NLI Ref.: HOGW 26 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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All Gods creatures got a place in the choir...

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Description: At this time of lockdown/social spacing/cocooning with no traffic about and Spring in the air the choir of songbirds is as clear and as beautiful as ever it was! This fine Organ and Choir Gallery in a Roman Catholic Cathedral from the Poole collection may not have as many soloists but no doubt sounded like angels. Is it still the same? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date:between ca. 1901 and 1954 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0225 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Court Cottage

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Description: Unusual for Mr. O'Dea we do not have a railway view but rather one of a house! Court Cottage looks to be a fine building and in very good condition but a bit grim. I wonder was he thinking of buying it? Photographer: James P. O'Dea Collection:James P. O'Dea Date: 1938 NLI Ref.: ODEA 1/48 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Old stones and high grass in Dingle

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Description: This Lawrence image of Kilmalkader in Dingle is one of a number taken by the indomitable Mr. French on a trip to the Kingdom. It looks pretty dilapidated at that time and one wonders how it looks today? I love his use of "Forced perspective" using the cross to highlight and dominate the church behind. He was a quare one Mr. French! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Circa 1865 - 1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_04062 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Dance students of Marjorie Hollinshead in Centennial Hall Brisbane Queensland 1927

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: The Maidens in Pandora. The dance students were taking part in Marjorie Hollinshead's school's first annual dance in Centennial Hall. (Description supplied with photograph.). Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420682 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Dance teacher Marjorie Hollinshed striking a pose in Centennial Hall Brisbane Queensland 1927

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Taken at her school's first annual dance. (Description supplied with photograph.). Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. . View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420683 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 3095
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Dancers Budge Gill and Robert Henderson striking a pose in Javanese costume Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Trissie Deazeley Studio. Location: Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707.. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420674 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 3163
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Dancers Billie Spiller and Wally Franklin striking a pose Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420673 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 4798
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Dancers Mercia Hardy and Vera Tighe striking a pose in costume Brisbane Queensland ca 1930

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Description: Creator: Maitland, H. Noel. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420677. Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 1765
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Dancers striking a pose in the production Gymnastics Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Trissie Deazeley Studio. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707.. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420670 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Dancers Vera Tighe and Tom McKale in a HollinshedDanaher recital Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Trissie Deazeley Studio. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707.. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420665. Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 7070
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Girl in fancy dress as_Sunrise and Sunset

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Kiora Shaw in fancy dress as 'Sunrise and Sunset'. She wears elaborate headgear and holds a decorated staff which includes a toy koala. Her short, pleated dress is ornamented with flowers, ruffs and a butterfly. She wears fairy wings and stands on her points in ballet shoes. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/80605 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Group of dancers in clown costume performing in the original Wintergarten Pony Ballet Brisbane Queensland 1926

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Left to right: Mabel Broadfoot; Evelyn Smith; Eve Fonneli; Vivian Neale; Toby Borman; Hilary Salmon; Billie Lough; Mabel Cormack; Evelyn Price. (Description supplied with photograph). Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Judy Avery_Ballet dancer Judy Avery striking a pose Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. . View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420667 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Judy Avery_Studio portrait of ballet dancer Judy Avery striking a pose Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Trissie Deazeley Studio. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707.. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420672 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Line of ballet dancers on their toes Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Trissie Deazeley Studio Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: . The dancers are students of the Marjorie Hollinshed School of Dance. Pictured, left to right, are Noela Ruthning, Vera Tighe, Phyllis Danaher, Judy Avery, Katharine Cook, Dundas Wilkinson, Elizabeth Field-Palmer. (Description supplied with photograph). Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420668. Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Recital by students of Margaret St. Ledgers dance school Brisbane Queensland ca1914

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: . Left to right: Edie Barry; Aileen Warbrick; Marjorie Baker; unidentified; Ailsa Longland; Essil Longland, Minty Barry. (Description supplied with photograph.) Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420703 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Peggy Ryans striking a pose

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Queensland, Australia Description: . Related images from 4036 OM75-102 Peggy Schluter Papers collection hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/5. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/2132 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Six children pose in fancy dress in a doorway surrounded by staghorn ferns 1890-1900

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: . Six children pose in fancy dress in a doorway surrounded by staghorn ferns. Two boys at the back are in formal dress with jackets and ties. A girl in the centre is in Japanese-style dress, wearing a kimono and holding a fan. She is flanked by two girls wearing headscarves, vests, dresses with belts and holding tambourines. A boy sits on the ground in front of the group. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/111839 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Students of Margaret St. Ledger performing The Dance of the Hours Brisbane Queensland ca1916

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: . Back row from left: Dulcie Crane (Scott); unidentified; unidentified; Alma Sutton; Doris Heindorff; Millie Baker; Ethel Raymond. Front row from left: Ailsa Longland; Jean Raymond. (Description supplied with photograph.). Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420687 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Students of Thelma Robertson strike a pose Brisbane Queensland ca 1922

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Ruddle Studio. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: One of the students is Jean Reid who was the soloist. (Description supplied with photograph). Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420684 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Studio portrait of a boy and girl wearing costumes in Mareeba Queensland

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Description: Creator: Brims, Harriett Pettifore. Location: Mareeba, Queensland, Australia Description: . Related images from 31054 Harriett Brims collection hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/12539. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/498597 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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The Tivoli Bells striking a pose Brisbane Queensland 1929

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: . Fourth from left: Rosie O'Brien. (Description supplied with photograph.). Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420702 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 2640
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Young dancer striking a pose with a horn in a Peter Pan costume Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: .Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420675 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Amateur actor George Lauri Brisbane 1916

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Description: Creator: Unidentified Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: George Lauri acting as Anthony Tweedlepunch in the play Florandora presented by the Brisbane Amateur Operatic Society at His Majesty's Theatre in July 1916. (Description supplied with photograph.) View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/64274 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Ballet dancer Dundas Wilkinson striking a pose in a bat costume Brisbane Queensland ca 1930

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Mason Studio. Location: Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707.. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420678 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Ballet dancer Dundas Wilkinson striking a pose in a clown costume Brisbane Queensland 1928

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Description: Creator: Maitland, H. Noel Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420676 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 4777
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Ballet dancer Katharine Cook striking a pose Brisbane Queensland 1931

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Trissie Deazeley Studio. Location: Queensland, Australia Description: Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707.. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420664. Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 8211
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Ballet dancer Laurel Gill aged 14 striking a pose Brisbane Queensland 1930

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Description: Creator: Unidentied - Trissie Deazeley Studio. Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description: Laurel Martyn (born Laurel Gill, 23 July 1916-16 October 2013) was an Australian ballerina.. Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420671 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 6995
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Ballet teacher Marjorie Hollinshed striking a pose with a tambourine Brisbane Queensland ca 1930

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Description: Creator: Unidentified - Mason Studios Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Description:Related images from OM76-03 Marjorie Lucas Papers which are located at hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/8707. . View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/420679 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 4954
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Passage

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Description: When I saw the title in the catalogue I thought that this might not be a great shot but I am happy to post such a fine view! This is a beautiful Poole Collection image and away from the studio shots that we expect. The scene has changed somewhat over the years but not that much. I stood on those heights a few years ago watching the Tall Ships pass down to the sea, magic! Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: ca. 7 May 1905 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0504 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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MH12/9363/397 Letter from W E Goodacre.

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Description: Our Education Document of the Month for December is this letter from W E Goodacre, Clerk to the Guardians of the Mansfield Poor Law Union, to the Poor Law Board, 1852. Here he describes a request for a Christmas meal for the inmates of Mansfield Workhouse. (MH 12/9363/397) “A subscription has been entered into in Mansfield to afford a treat of roast beef and plum pudding to the inmates of the workhouse on Christmas Day next [instead of the usual diet of the day]” “Great inconvenience would arise from the treat being given on the Christmas day and I was instructed to request that you would be pleased to sanction it being given on a subsequent day, either Dec 31st or January 1st.”
Owner: The National Archives UK
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The memorial and the Pig Buyers.

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Description: The Stereo Pairs Collection provides us with this fine memorial set against terraces of houses and one large house. It seems familiar somehow but yet I cannot recall where or when I saw it? William John Shaw was respected by the pig buyers it seems but who was he? Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: between ca. 1870-1883 NLI Ref: STP_1615 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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On the rocks at Church Bay, Weavers Point. Crosshaven.

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Description: It is quite a while since we posted a photograph from the O'Connor Collection so here goes. A scenic seaside situation showing several people enjoying the sea air. The location is unknown, but given the steps and access to the water I suspect that that will not last long. Photographer: Fergus O’Connor Collection: Fergus O’Connor Collection Date: After 1907 NLI Ref: OCO 365 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Trim Castle, Trim, Co. Meath.

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Description: We have a relatively early O'Dea photograph today. I am hoping that the castle looks better nowadays than it did in 1938. Talking with colleagues recently we all noted the grim lack of "Limericks" on this stream over the past few months. That is going to change today, VIRTUAL STICKY BUNS are on offer to anyone who pens a Limerick with the word TRIM finishing the first line, over to you! Photographer: James P. O'Dea Collection:James P. O'Dea Date: 1938 NLI Ref.: ODEA 3/21 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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KPLSpellingBee2019-0053

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Description: 13November2019 The Great Grown Up Spelling Bee sponsored by the Kalamazoo Public Library at the Bernhard Center on the campus of Western Michigan University.
Owner: Kalamazoo Public Library
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Newbridge railway station

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Description: Our Mr O'Dea may have recorded the decline and fall of the railway system in Ireland, but Mr. French recorded some of its earlier days. This fine image of Newbridge station in County Kildare shows French at his best. Men working on the line while a supervisor looks down from the platform. A fairly tranquil scene otherwise as people wait, but what is the man on the bottom right near the luggage doing? UPDATE: For the umpteenth time, wall posters helped us establish a fairly sound date for this photo. Thanks to sharon.corbet, BultacoFan, and suckindeesel for narrowing a 20 year time span down to May 1910, specifically after 20th May. And thank you too, BeachcomberAustralia, for reminding us about how the usage and root of words and language can vary greatly between this Northern and your Southern Hemisphere. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: 1910 but, after 20th May. NLI Ref: L_ROY_10599 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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Profile map of Lord Howe Island attributed to H. L. Ball Surveyor and Commander of the Supply, 1788

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Description: The first European sighting of Lord Howe Island was 17 February 1788. This was by Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball, commander of HMS Supply while en route from Botany Bay to found a penal settlement on Norfolk Island. This watercolour profile of the island may be a copy from an original or it may be the original from which later engravings were made. State Library of New South Wales, Z/Cb 78/ 6 search.sl.nsw.gov.au/permalink/f/15rjecp/SLNSW_ALMA211019...
Owner: State Library of NSW
Views: 9673
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Thats a grand head of hair sir...

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Description: This portrait of General Ginkel is part of the Mason collection and while it is not a photograph it gives some idea of the man. If I remember my history right he lost his head on the 12th of July at Aughrim?, Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: 1890 - 1910 NLI Ref: M47/28 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
Views: 12011
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Aerial view of Ascot Brisbane 1936

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Description: Creator: Location: , Queensland. Description: View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/139485 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/picture-queensland
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
Views: 2685
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The last Hurrah

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Description: The end of an era is marked with a mustering as the Royal Irish Constabulary parade for the last time in one of their barracks. A force that was highly disciplined looks bedraggled and dismayed as they wait for their disbandment! When and where? Photographer: W. D. Hogan Collection: Hogan Wilson Collection Date:1920 - 1921(?) NLI Ref.: HOGW 109 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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O'Connell monument, Genoa not Geneva.

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Description: Following on from our visit to Glasnevin Cemetery to view the Liberators Tomb a couple of weeks ago we are again on the subject matter of The Great Daniel O'Connell, or Danieli O'Connello to be precise, what can you tell us about this photograph? Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: 1890 - 1897 NLI Ref: M16/3/10 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
Owner: National Library of Ireland on The Commons
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The Horse that didn't run...

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Description: Another Tynan shot of the "Queen and Exiles" festival in Glenties, Co. Donegal but did we ever find out what that festival was all about? This shot shows a float or even a truck decorated with a theme based on the "Horse that didn't run". I love the young bucks walking along enjoying the craic! Photographers: Denis Tynan 1923 - 2010 Collection: Tynan Photographic Collection Date: 1971 NLI Ref: NPA TYN726 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Mourning the "Long Fella"

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Description: The faithful queue to pay their respects at the lying in state of Eamonn deValera, former President, Taoiseach, revolutionary and one of the most controversial leaders in Ireland's history. The scene is the Upper Castle Yard in Dublin Castle and it was captured by Michael S. Walker just for the National Photographic Archive! Photographers: Michael S. Walker Collection: Michael S. Walker Photographic Collection Date: 31st August 1975 NLI Ref: NPA WALK133A You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Song of the lonely boatman

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Description: This lovely scene vies with yesterdays visit to Claudy in County Derry for sheer beauty! The wee boat on the rocks looks lonesome while its colleague appears to be under full sail in the background. Given the stillness of the water it seems unlikely that it will be getting much wind to fill that sail? By the way is that what they would call a "lateen"??? Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: between ca. 1860-1883 NLI Ref: STP_1516 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Cork

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Description: A new collection to explore today in the "Valentine Photographic Collection" based in the Cork region. We begin with what was once one of the jewels in the crown as an employer in the city, the Ford Motor Works where Ford cars were assembled and rolled out. An unusual view from the far side of the Lee, framed between two boats but what does it look like now? Photographers: Valentine Studios, Cork Collection: Collection: Valentine Photographic Collection Date: Ca 1920 - 1950 NLI Ref: VAL 98517 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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You could put your money in it!

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Description: Taken back in the days when you could shop around and find a great selection of banks in which to place your money this image of the National Bank was a nice commission for Mr. Poole! A beautifully decorated building on a corner with a few loitering corner boys as further adornments. Probably in Waterford where and is it still standing? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: between ca. 1901 and 1954 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0132a You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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View of Turlough Park with round tower in background, Castlebar, Co.Mayo

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Description: I know that we have had two Wynne images already this week but you cannot have too much of a good thing. There is a freshness and sense of place to these images that just makes me feel at home with them. Today's shot shows a grand house with a round tower and ruins of a monastery in the background. Is Turlough Park still around or has it, like many such houses, fallen to the ravages of time and changing circumstances? Photographers: Thomas J. Wynne Collection: Thomas J. Wynne Photographic Collection Date: Circa 1880 NLI Ref: WYN22 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Wind power and visitors.

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Description: To end this week we have a "location unkown" offering from the stereo pairs collection. A windmill on jetty is a very unusual sight but it certainly is picturesque and most photogenic. Where is it and what does it look like now? Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: between ca. 1860-1883 NLI Ref: STP_2413 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Maynooth Mystery

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Description: A colleague here at Library Towers thinks there's "something strange in the neighbourhood" with this Stereo Pair. It's allegedly Chapel Street in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, but there doesn't seem to be any Chapel Street in Maynooth. Do any of you know differently? Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: The Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: c.1860-1883 NLI Ref: STP_3042 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Ida, sweet as apple cider

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Description: We're taking a swift detour from Clonmel to Waterford (I think) today. This is the Ida. Wildly out of focus for a Poole glass plate, but that's surely to be forgiven as the boat is in motion. What was the Ida? Why all the flags? And where was it off to, loaded with enough people on board to give Elfin Safety a heart attack? Also, 1901-1954? We can surely do better than this? Flickroonies laugh at such a wide date range... derangedlemur points us to this fantastic article by Andrew Doherty of tidesandtalesDOTie which suggests that this image dates to c.1898. Likely it was before c.1905 when the paddle steamer Ida left the service of the Waterford Steamship Company. Before being apparently broken up in 1908.... Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Catalogue range c.1901-1954. Likely before c.1905 (last sailing). Perhaps c.1898 (as suggested here) NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0957 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Cannon in front of them

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Description: This Mary had a massive case of déjà vu about this O'Connor photo, but no matter what/where/how I searched, I couldn't find any evidence that we've posted this one before. So here it is, fingers crossed – unknown man, unknown location... Perhaps unsurprisingly [https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]] was first to identify this as Youghal in County Cork. Or, specifically, it's defensive wall.... Photographer: Fergus O’Connor Collection: Fergus O’Connor Collection Date: c.1900-1920 NLI Ref: OCO 195 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The wheel on the mill goes round and round...

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Description: A rustic old mill with the wheel turning so fast that it is but a blur to end this weeks posting. Such a scene was always a great favourite of painters and photographers but sadly they are scarce as hens teeth these days! Somehow (we have found that it's best not to ask :) ) [https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]] identified this as Anamoe Mill, near Glebe in County Wicklow.... Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1860-1883 NLI Ref: STP_0773 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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KPL190529-0106

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Description: 29May2019 The Kalamazoo Public Library 22nd annual Party in the Park, a celebration of the national Stand for Children Day with a special story hour to focus community attention on the importance of sharing books with young children. Stories are read by community leaders and costumed story book characters in Kalamazoos iconic Bronson Park. Each child receives healthy snacks and juice along with a gift book courtesy of the KPL.
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KPL190529-0199

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Description: 29May2019 The Kalamazoo Public Library 22nd annual Party in the Park, a celebration of the national Stand for Children Day with a special story hour to focus community attention on the importance of sharing books with young children. Stories are read by community leaders and costumed story book characters in Kalamazoos iconic Bronson Park. Each child receives healthy snacks and juice along with a gift book courtesy of the KPL.
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What a spectacle? A spectacle bridge.

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Description: This magnificent shot of a magnificent bridge in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare was taken by Mr. French for the Lawrence Collection. The unusual structure fills that great height to perfection, and must have delighted the engineer who designed and constructed it? The engineer (according to our contributors, the NIAH and Archiseek) was John Hill, who built the structure in 1850... Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1865-1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_00920 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The posers and the dog.

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Description: While yesterdays boys fishing was a natural photograph, today's beautiful stereo pairs image is carefully posed with even the dog sitting obediently for the photographer. The number of well heeled tourists and visitors might indicate that the building in the background was an hotel? What can we find out about the place, the people and the location? [https://www.flickr.com/photos/scorbet] was first to identify this as the Woodenbridge Hotel in County Wicklow. Also/fomerly known as Wooden Bridge Inn or Putland Arms Hotel, the fashions on show would seem to suggest that this was captured towards the middle/end of the 1860-1880s range... Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1860-1883 NLI Ref: STP_1951 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Boys will be boys.

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Description: An unusual human interest image today from the Mason Collection. Boys being boys, down the docks, playing with the water and never a care for the danger. The nearby ship says Belfast, but this could be in any port in Ireland or the UK. It is however Dublin :) Custom House Quay more precisely. Looking upstream on the Liffey towards Loopline Bridge.... Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1890-1910. Definitely after c.1914. Perhaps later NLI Ref: M57/6 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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High and dry on a rocky shore.

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Description: A Mason image to begin this weeks postings. Specifically, a maritime scene, with what seems a familiar headland in the background(?) The many boats and fishing vessels grounded during low tide gives the men a chance to carry out checks and repairs. The breakwater seems more natural stone than a man made construction. Are we looking at a natural harbour? Niall McAuley was quickest on the draw here, identifying this as Port Erin and Bradda Head on the Isle of Man.... Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1890-1910 NLI Ref: M50/13 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Window with possible baptismal font to fore.

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Description: I was mistaken during the week when I described the beautiful castle as being a ruin but there is little doubt about this one! A beautiful window in a ruined monastery with an altar/baptismal font in the foreground. Where is it and what does it look like today? The answer (which I will keep short as Flickr is breaking my heart today) is that this is Muckross Abbey in County Kerry.... Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1890-1910 NLI Ref: M51/29 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The ruins of the manor slowly decay...

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Description: A Mason image of a fortified manor house somewhere in Ireland with battlements, mullioned windows and an abundance of ivy denoting its great age. As it was beginning to look dilapidated I suspect that it is no longer standing? Thankfully I was wrong, and Ormond Castle in Carrick-on-Suir not only survived by has very recently been restored... Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1890-1910 NLI Ref: M52/6 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Only the donkey knows how to pose!

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Description: A posed photograph from the Lawrence Collection. Intended for postcards no doubt. A country man and woman with donkey and cart getting ready to go to market. The buildings in the background should make it easy to identify the place - if not the time. And indeed [https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]] quickly identified this as Courthouse Square (and the courthouse) in Galway. Further refinement on the date (and the names of the people pictured) will likely evade us this time.... Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1900-1920 NLI Ref: EAS_4074 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Illustrated front cover from The Queenslander, August 9, 1934

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Description: Creator: Garnet Agnew ; Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866-1939). Location: Brisbane, Queensland. Description: Caption: Features the Royal Show Image features characters from sideshow alley at the Royal National Show. The heading above the image reads : The show is on! WARNING: This image includes racial caricatures which viewers may find offensive. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/224714 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland
Owner: State Library of Queensland, Australia
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Nurses home on a steep hill

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Description: From the sublime of a proclamation that the Queen had died and her son had acceded to the throne to this, the nurses home for the Royal Infirmary in Dublin way back when; NLI has it all. Welcome back to all who are not on holidays and we here at Library Towers hope you all had a happy Easter! derangedlemur confirmed that this should fall into our "no longer standing" album. In that it was (perhaps just within the last decade or so) demolished to make way for the new Criminal Courts of Justice close to the Parkgate entrance of the Phoenix Park... Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1865-1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_05559 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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An open door and barrels galore!

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Description: The Poole collection is generally based on studio work but now and again it turns up with a conundrum! This shot of a warehouse with open doors and barrels abounding poses the questions: * Where is it?, * Who owned it? and * Is it still there? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Catalogue range c.1901-1954 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0116 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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and we'll all swing together...

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Description: The title comes from the "Eton Boat Song" and modern usage does not apply! Mr. Poole has taken a fine portrait of the New Ross four though there are 6 people in the image. I suspect that there may have been a "sub" during the year or it may be that the club's captain and the coxswain is included? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Catalogue date c.1898 NLI Ref: POOLEWP 1038b You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The Poolbeg Lighthouse

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Description: From men in hats to an immovable object - the Poolbeg Lighthouse in Dublin Bay from the wonderful Eblana Collection. Looking at the building one can see a megaphone type thingy (technical description based on Carol's guidance) which was used to wake those residents who lived nearby? Photographers: Unknown Collection: Eblana Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1870-1890 NLI Ref: EB_1466 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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He handed me a wet fish!

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Description: This interesting shot from the Keogh Collection shows a group of men gathered around a car at an election rally. The man on the ground has a fine set of "mutton chop" sideburns. The candidate has a hat that has been crushed many a time and has taken on a shape all its own. Who, where and when? Rory_Sherlock was first to suggest (and we have many strong reasons to accept it) that this image was taken at the courthouse in Ennis, County Clare. Perhaps around the same time (1917) as a similar Keogh Brother's image of De Valera on the steps of the court house - as part of his successful by-election bid that summer. We don't have the who/where/when trifecta however - as we're none-the-wiser as to who the central figures are here.... Photographer: Brendan Keogh Collection: Keogh Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1920s. Perhaps c.1917 (see comments) NLI Ref: Ke 144 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The Wheatly Tomb, St. Patricks Cathedral, Dublin

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Description: To one of my favourite places in Dublin now, and one of those magnificent monuments to commemorate the great and the good. How great and good the deceased was remains to be discovered - but the monument is impressive! As per today's inputs (and Richard Whately's Wikipedia entry), while his works were impressive, it seems the personality of the man himself was something of an acquired taste. Wikipedia (by way of Who Do You Think You Are?) also tells us that Kevin Whatley (Lewis off of Inspector Morse) was a distant rellie..... Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1865-1914 NLI Ref: L_ROY_03147 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Loo Bridge, Co. Kerry (and no toilet humour please?)

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Description: Yet another wonderful Royal plate from Mr. French today with a valley scene from Glenflesk, Co. Kerry. Loo Bridge in Glenflesk looks to have been the centre of activity in the area at that time but I for one never heard of it! What was the bridge used for and does it still stand? And the answer is that, while no longer in use (as a rail line, station and bridge at least), much of the structures we see here still remain. Another shot mercifully left out of our "no longer standing" album :) Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1880-1900. After c.1893 (rail line opened) NLI Ref: L_ROY_04360 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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The castle at the Salmon Leap!

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Description: This lovely Royal plate image from Mr. French of Leixlip Castle with the Liffey in the foreground to start the week with a bang. The Liffey along that stretch and down along through Lucan and the Strawberry Beds is just beautiful with all the big houses and the fine land to green the view! Based on some fine shots of the same view from [https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]] it would seem that it is the trees that "green the view" today. And at least partially obscure the castle. The boat house is still visible and extant however.... Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1880-1900 NLI Ref: L_ROY_02171 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Down the old bog road

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Description: Yesterday we had a couple bringing home the turf and today we have people living on the bog with a straight road leading off to the distant hills. The cataloguer seems to have been under the impression that the people were leaning on a rick of turf but it looks more like their home to me! Do you agree and where is it? Whether temporary or otherwise, the general consensus is that this is a picture dwelling. And O Mac has expertly pinpointed it to the road between Letterfrack and Kylemore Abbey in Connemara.... Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1860-1883 NLI Ref: STP_1413 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Bringing home the turf

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Description: What appears picturesque today was a reality not that long ago for many people in remote areas of Ireland. Neddy the donkey was the chief source of power for transport. The creels on the back of the donkey would indicate terrain that was too rough for a cart or that the family were to poor to afford the cart. Times change? Thanks to BeachcomberAustralia for the (generally favoured) suggestion that we are in County Antrim, not too far from a relatively recent image of what appears to be some of the same people.... Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1900-1920 NLI Ref: EAS_4054 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Ladies in crinolines with parasol in stereo - twice as nice!

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Description: This crisp, clear and beautiful image from the Stereo Pairs Collection shows a very attractive building with two ladies in crinolines standing outside. The building itself is quite distinctive which should make it easy to identify? Unfortunately I don't see any dogs :-( The general consensus is that this is St. Anne’s Hydro and Turkish Bath in Blarney, County Cork. Which, according to Archiseek at least, dates to 1870, and narrows our range a bit. The building, including the clock we see here, is just about still standing.... Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1860-1883. After 1870 (construction) NLI Ref: STP_1592 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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"Head Office, Cable Station, Waterville, Co. Kerry" is really Valentia

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Description: This Cable Station in County Kerry is bathed in sunshine and looking spruce! In the days when telegrams were the principal long range method of communication working in this building would have been the centre of activitiy. Waterville in good weather would be just heavenly.... .... Except this probably isn't Waterville. According to today's contributors, while this is County Kerry, someone has mistaken the cable station in Waterville for the one on Valentia. Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date:between 1880-1900 NLI Ref: L_ROY_08295 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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"Wellington from F's room. Fishing"

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Description: The title on today's image from the Clonbrock Collection could be a really difficult clue from a cryptic crossword! "Wellington from F's room. Fishing" could easily be 12 down or perhaps 3 across? It is a photograph this time whereas most Clonbrock images up to now have been glass plates so after 70 million views we can begin with something different! There general consensus is that "Wellington" is Wellington College in Berkshire, and that the "F" who has a room here is perhaps Francis Marcus Crofton - grandson of Edith Dillon..... Thank you all for the fantastic support that enabled the NLI images to garner such an incredible level of viewing as well as the wonderful research and identification that has gone on. It has been a joy to take a small part therein! Photographers: Dillon Family Contributors: Luke Gerald Dillon, Augusta Caroline Dillon Collection: Clonbrock photographic Collection Date: Catalogue date c.1950-1960 NLI Ref: CLON1722 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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When spacemen walked the earth!

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Description: This Morning Mary loves when visitors to Ireland who have not been here before come calling so that they can be taken to see the wonders of Newgrange! The workmanship on the enormous stones would be impressive in today's context but given that they were carried out more than 5,000 years ago they are phenomenal! Mr. Masons shot is very effective in its capture of the fine detail of this stone on the inside of the tomb chamber. Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1890-1910 NLI Ref: M41/16 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Masons galore and not a brickie in sight!

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Description: This fine group of the Free Mason group taken by Mr. Poole shows them in their regalia and probably in their rankings also? Who were they and have we seen any of them before when we met the society personnel of the Waterford region? Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Catalogue range c.1901-1954. Likely early in range. NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0708b You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Prison Blues

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Description: This Mason slide could not be further removed from yesterday's one. We've gone back decades, and find ourselves in the central hall of Kilmainham Gaol/Jail in Dublin. It looks relatively spruce and freshly painted. And those bundles are allegedly piles of clothes, according to our catalogue... Collection: Mason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1890-1910 NLI Ref: M26/16 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Page 30 of the Queenslander Pictorial supplement to The Queenslander, 22 August, 1914

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Description: Creator: Queenslander (Brisbane, Qld. : 1866-1939) Location: Brisbane, Queensland. Description: Caption: Champion Berkshire boar. Caption: Champion Berkshire sow. Caption: Champion Tamworth boar. Caption: Champion Tamworth sow. Caption: Champion Yorkshire sow. A.A. White - photo. Caption: The Singer sewing machine company's display of Singer sewing machines and work. - See "Notable Exhibits." Caption: Magnificent exhibit of "Queen of States" hams, bacon, and small goods cured at Murrarie. - See "Notable Exhibits." Caption: Exhibit of fruit cordials. &c., by Xtal Limited. - See "Notable Exhibits." Caption: B. Winston's exhibit of billiard tables in progress and finished. - See "Notable Exhibits." View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/282896 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
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Pig feeding on a farm at Mt. Tamborine

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Description: Creator: Unidentified. Location: Mt. Tamborine, Queensland. Description: A man and boy watch as another boy tips feed into a trough for a group of hungry pigs. Possibly Mr. Woolcott and his sons Raymond and Carol. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/60204 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
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Pigs and a litter at the Brisbane Exhibition, 1945

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Description: Creator: Truth (Brisbane, Qld.) Location: Bowen Hills, Brisbane, Queensland. Description: Collection reference: 28118 Sunday Truth and Sunday Sun Newspaper Photographic Negatives. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/261168 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
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Mansion, Gorey, Co. Wexford

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Description: The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this photo was what makes a house a mansion? Wikipedia provides the following definition: "A mansion is a large dwelling house. The word itself derives through Old French from the Latin word mansio "dwelling", an abstract noun derived from the verb manere "to dwell". The English word manse originally defined a property large enough for the parish priest to maintain himself, but a mansion is no longer self-sustaining in this way (compare a Roman or medieval villa)". What can you tell us about this particular mansion? The general consensus (prompted initially by [https://www.flickr.com/photos/scorbet]) is that this is a view of Courtown House near Gorey, County Wexford. Demolished in the mid-20th century, this ex-mansion is now another entry in our "no longer standing" album..... Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1900-1939 NLI Ref: EAS_3726 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Possibly a general view of Malahide, Co. Dublin

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Description: There seems to be a hole in the road and there seems to be at lease four men looking into it, so not much has changed in Ireland over the last 100 years! Our catalogue directs us to the suburban town of Malahide which is to the North of Dublin, is the catalogue correct? In short: It is :) :D Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1900-1939. Likely in first decade or two of range. Perhaps c.1910s. NLI Ref: EAS_1865 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Third Lock, River Lagan, Belfast, Co. Antrim

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Description: From Apostles of Temperance in Cork to locks on the Lagan near Belfast for todays image. The Eason collection has some interesting and educational images, and for me this was an eye-opener - as I never knew that the Lagan was managed and made navigable above the tide mark! When did all this take place and is it still in use? With thanks to [https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/scorbet], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/beachcomberaustralia] and the Wikipedia article on the 'Lagan Navigation', I am further educated on this section of waterway. Seemingly it opened in the mid-18th century, and was viable until the mid-20th century. Closed in the 1950s, it seems that at least part of the lock system (and these lock keepers cottages) have been restored and given new life since. I wonder what the man pictured would have made of it all.... Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1900-1920 NLI Ref: EAS_0460 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Thatched cottages and flats on the bicycle - oh bliss!

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Description: To end the week where we have had doubles, rebels and Gandelows we now have a truly charming Eason shot. A man mends a bicycle outside the door of a thatched cottage with a young girl in a pinny standing behind him watching the photographer at work. In the background is a town or city marked by a high spire dominating the landscape. There is no doubt but this scene has changed drastically in the meantime, if we can locate it(?) Rory Sherlock was quick with the location and subject: Old Town in Letterkenny, County Donegal. The spire in the background is that of the Cathedral of St. Eunan and St. Columba, which opened in 1901.... Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1900-1920 NLI Ref: Eas 1115 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Is that a Ganlow or a Gondola I see before me?

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Description: Those of you who are not "in the know" are wondering at that heading but the boat under the arch of the bridge is known as a "Ganlow" and allegedly they were based on the Gondola! The Shannon must have been at full tide to have the water so calm at that point of the river! Photographers: Unknown Collection: Eblana Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1870-1890 NLI Ref: EB_1237 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Sackville Street in full swing.

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Description: Morning Mary is taking a bit of a punt today by posting two images of the same scene from the wonderful Eblana "upsidey downsie" collection. Since they are the same scene yet with great differences of population and activity we felt that together they would provide even more enjoyment? This image with trams, pedestrians and activity in abundance provides a lovely contrast to the first! Photographers: Unknown Collection: Eblana Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1870-1890. Likely c.1900s (electric trams, fashions, etc) NLI Ref: EB_0002 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Suburb of Hamilton seen from Dickson's Hill, Brisbane, ca. 1889

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Description: Creator: Lomer & Co. Location: Hamilton, Brisbane, Queensland. Description: The view from Dickson's Hill takes in the houses and surrounding area of Hamilton, Brisbane. A small jetty extends into the Brisbane River at the bottom of the hill. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/92407 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/picture-queensland You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
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Back lane and view of a house facing Mary Street, Brisbane, Queensland, ca. 1905

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Description: Creator: Unidentified. Location: Brisbane, Queensland. Description: Unidentified man leaning on the fence overlooking a laneway running off Mary Street in Brisbane. Timber house has an adjoining kitchen? with a brick chimney. The paling fence is in a state of disrepair. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/136921 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/picture-queensland You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
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Brisbane suburb of Rosalie with unsealed roads and new houses, ca. 1902

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Description: Creator: Unidentified. Location: Rosalie, Brisbane, Queensland. Description: Rosalie was a suburb of Brisbane but since 1972 it has been included in the suburb of Paddington. View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/xxxxxx Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/picture-queensland You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
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Houses in Orchid Street, Enoggera, 1935

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Description: Creator: Unidentified. Location: Enoggera, Brisbane, Queensland. Description: No. 106 is on the left with a white roof and no. 102 is to the right with a dark roof and white stairs. (Description supplied with photograph) View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/deriv/109745 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/resources/picture-queensland You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
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Picnicking at Lough Gill

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Description: Yet another visit to beautiful Lough Gill to end this week and a view to die for! Mr. French appears to have brought a few of his drinking partners to share the view with him on this occasion though the top hat looks rather out of place out in the wild! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1865-1914 NLI Ref: L_CAB_00124 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Hit 'em for six!

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Description: Most Poole photographs have been carefully posed but this is a "live" cricket match in full swing. Some may feel that cricket it about as exciting and interesting as paint drying but for the enlightened it is a game of great skill and tactics and a wonderful way to pass a sunny day. The general consensus is that this image was taken at the grounds of Cork County Cricket Club on the Mardyke in Cork city. Probably in the first decade or so of the 1900s-1950s range.... Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Catalogue range c.1901-1954. Possibly after 1903 (pavillion). Likely first decade or so of range (spectator fashions) NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0429 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Irish water buffaloes?

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Description: This smashing shot from the lens of Mr. French looks so crisp and clear that one could imagine that you were looking at it live! Lough Gill in Sligo is beautiful at any time and this captures the atmosphere and life of the place. Can we locate that place today? And indeed we can. Or, at least, Niall McAuley and BeachcomberAustralia can. The OSI 6" (1888-1913) map confirms that this is an "aermotor pump" attached to Hazelwood (or is it Hazlewood) House in Calry, County Sligo.... Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1865-1914. Likely after c.1880s (windmill) NLI Ref: L_CAB_05640 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Fahan in Lough Swilly.

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Description: The pier at Fahan on Lough Swilly, Co. Donegal looks a lonely place in this beautiful Royal plate from the Lawrence Collection. Lough Swilly is famous for many things and one of the most famous is the kidnapping of Red Hugh O'Donnell there. If my memory holds good he was captured by a Carew and we visited the ancestral home of the Carew's earlier this week! Photographer: Robert French Collection: Lawrence Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1865-1914. Perhaps c.1870s-1890s NLI Ref: L_ROY_01257 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Enniscorthy, Castleboro - river and steps

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Description: A big house near Enniscorthy in County Wexford taken from the level of the river. There is mention of "steps" but I cannot see them! Can you? As confirmed by today's contributors (and indeed by Wikipedia), Castleboro House was one of the many estate houses which did not survive the 1920s intact. While I can just about make out the steps (after some prompting) in this shot, it doesn't look like they've survived either. In fact, the water feature and falls seem to be all but gone also..... Photographer: A. H. Poole Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford Date: Catalogue range c.1901-1954. Definitely before 1923 (gutted by fire) NLI Ref: POOLEWP 0483 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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We're going on a bear hunt!

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Description: A cave deep in the woods would always hold the attraction of exploration and the thrill of danger, especially for the young at heart! Where is this one and has the scene changed much in the last 150 years? Rory_Sherlock was first to identify this as 'Badger's Cave', one of the colourfully named features of Blarney Castle and Gardens, and one of at least two caves beneath the old castle itself. The other, according to the equally colourful description of the Castle's website is known as 'the Dungeon'.... Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: between ca. 1860-1883 NLI Ref: STP_1588 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Deep in the valley O!

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Description: To end the week after some really lovely images, here we have one from our Stereo Pairs Collection of an unidentified valley. It has a cluster of houses nestling below the heavily wooded slopes of a hill. (Congratulations Lemur for yesterdays identification, I didn't hold out much hope given the lack of detail behind but as ever you made it look simple!) And derangedlemur together with Niall McAuley was/were instrumental in identifying this one too. A task that was complicated no-end by the fact that the image was "mirrored". That was no significant deterent to the guy's identification of Woodenbridge, County Wicklow however.... Photographers: Frederick Holland Mares, James Simonton Contributor: John Fortune Lawrence Collection: Stereo Pairs Photograph Collection Date: Catalogue range c.1860-1883 NLI Ref: STP_3059 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie
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Birdsville Hotel during flooding in 2010

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Description: Creator: Karren Pickering. Location: Birdsville, Queensland. Description: In 2010 thousands of people who gathered in Birdsville for the annual races were stranded as unexpected heavy rain turned the roads to mud and forced the cancellation of the Birdsville Races for only the third time in their history. 28194 Karren Pickering 2011 Brisbane Flood Photographs 2010-2011. Dubbed as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, crowds of 6,000 racegoers converge on Birdsville each year to enjoy two day of quality outback racing and entertainment. The second race meet in the Simpson Desert Racing Carnival, the 13 race program features horses from all over Australia competing for the coveted Birdsville Cup. Other entertainment includes the Fashions on the Field, Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe, entertainment at the Birdsville Hotel, Fun Run, Cocktail Party, a variety of food vendors, a giant auction and much more. (www.outbackqueensland.com.au/event/birdsville-races) View the original image at the State Library of Queensland: hdl.handle.net/10462/comp/1802 Information about State Library of Queensland’s collection: www.slq.qld.gov.au/research-collections Licensed under Creative Commons CC-BY creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/au You are free to use this image without permission. Please attribute State Library of Queensland.
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