Category Archives: Hidden Dublin
Exciting times… and a new start.
It has been the maddest few weeks of work for a very long time… For many years now I have run cultural programs for schools and colleges, or led one-off tours for schools and language schools, of history or art
Exciting times… and a new start.
It has been the maddest few weeks of work for a very long time… For many years now I have run cultural programs for schools and colleges, or led one-off tours for schools and language schools, of history or art
Plaques, gargoyles and granite shop fronts.
Some snaps and details from a recent walking tour (April 13th) with architectural historian & expert in 18th Century Dublin shops, Sarah Foster. Unfortunately the day was a cold and grey, so forgive the dull light. Some of these details (like the gargoyle above) Sarah pointed
Plaques, gargoyles and granite shop fronts.
Some snaps and details from a recent walking tour (April 13th) with architectural historian & expert in 18th Century Dublin shops, Sarah Foster. Unfortunately the day was a cold and grey, so forgive the dull light. Some of these details (like the gargoyle above) Sarah pointed
a shorter photo essay- Four Courts to Green St & around.
This is the companion photo essay to the recent Pearse St post. http://arranqhenderson.com/2013/02/20/autumn-when-dublin-comes-to-life-a-little-picture-essay-of-pearse-st/ This walk took place on the same Open House weekend. And our little gathering of arcitectural and social history afficianados were led by the same guide, the excellent
a shorter photo essay- Four Courts to Green St & around.
This is the companion photo essay to the recent Pearse St post. http://arranqhenderson.com/2013/02/20/autumn-when-dublin-comes-to-life-a-little-picture-essay-of-pearse-st/ This walk took place on the same Open House weekend. And our little gathering of arcitectural and social history afficianados were led by the same guide, the excellent
Custom-made Beauty. – Power, genius and intrigue, in 18th century Dublin.
I recently posted on an event that runs in Dublin November each year called Open House, dedicated to architecture by helping to educate and inform us all about the history and practice of that great art, and by giving the
Custom-made Beauty. – Power, genius and intrigue, in 18th century Dublin.
I recently posted on an event that runs in Dublin November each year called Open House, dedicated to architecture by helping to educate and inform us all about the history and practice of that great art, and by giving the
Saint Patricks Tour, 3- a shorter post
Last week we covered the history and foundation of Dublin’s cathedral of Saint Patrick’s, a long, immense, complex web of religious and civil politics, spanning from early “Celtic era” saints, to Viking warriors; from Plantagenet kings to Norman archbishops. Congratulations
Saint Patricks Tour, 3- a shorter post
Last week we covered the history and foundation of Dublin’s cathedral of Saint Patrick’s, a long, immense, complex web of religious and civil politics, spanning from early “Celtic era” saints, to Viking warriors; from Plantagenet kings to Norman archbishops. Congratulations
The Origins of Saint Patricks cathedral.
Health Warning: This post is intended as a history resource and contains a Lot of information. You’ve been warned ! Important Note 2: Note on photography, maps, and image credits. all photographs in this article are by the author, unless otherwise noted.
The Origins of Saint Patricks cathedral.
Health Warning: This post is intended as a history resource and contains a Lot of information. You’ve been warned ! Important Note 2: Note on photography, maps, and image credits. all photographs in this article are by the author, unless otherwise noted.
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, my favourite place in the world.
As an architecture and history obsessive, I often discuss with my students their favorite Dublin visits and “sights”. The great medieval Cathedral of Saint Patrick’s came up in class conversation the other day. I was a little mystified, not to
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, my favourite place in the world.
As an architecture and history obsessive, I often discuss with my students their favorite Dublin visits and “sights”. The great medieval Cathedral of Saint Patrick’s came up in class conversation the other day. I was a little mystified, not to
Answer 1… Dolphin House, & the influence of John Ruskin.
We asked readers to try and identify four architectural details, from buildings around Ireland. If you have not seen the quiz yet, you can find it in the previous post. (Just use the links in the column to the right
Answer 1… Dolphin House, & the influence of John Ruskin.
We asked readers to try and identify four architectural details, from buildings around Ireland. If you have not seen the quiz yet, you can find it in the previous post. (Just use the links in the column to the right
Four details… four pictures from Dublin and around Ireland.
A small set of curious pictures, just four today, for readers to puzzle over. In a break with tradition, these images are not all from the capital. Two pictures are from Dublin, but the other two from elsewhere in
Four details… four pictures from Dublin and around Ireland.
A small set of curious pictures, just four today, for readers to puzzle over. In a break with tradition, these images are not all from the capital. Two pictures are from Dublin, but the other two from elsewhere in
Results of Doors of Dublin Quiz.
Doors of Dublin quiz, results and reflections. It has to be acknowledged again this was a tough quiz. Too tough for most it seems. Over two hundred people read the post, but only around 1o people had a crack at
Results of Doors of Dublin Quiz.
Doors of Dublin quiz, results and reflections. It has to be acknowledged again this was a tough quiz. Too tough for most it seems. Over two hundred people read the post, but only around 1o people had a crack at
