Posts Tagged: History
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
Arran’s Top Dublin Sights & Visits: Professor Dyflinn speaks… (!)
This post is for my students. They find it hard to get good information on the interesting places to see here. Perhaps this sounds unlikely at first. With Ireland’s long established tourism, you’d imagine we’re bursting at the seams with
Arran’s Top Dublin Sights & Visits: Professor Dyflinn speaks… (!)
This post is for my students. They find it hard to get good information on the interesting places to see here. Perhaps this sounds unlikely at first. With Ireland’s long established tourism, you’d imagine we’re bursting at the seams with
Secret Soldiers: Exiled Heroes.
These toy soldiers appear in the same exhibition as the First World War recruitment posters from recent post, although clearly the uniforms and equipment date from much earlier. They come from France, currently on loan to Collins Barracks from the
Secret Soldiers: Exiled Heroes.
These toy soldiers appear in the same exhibition as the First World War recruitment posters from recent post, although clearly the uniforms and equipment date from much earlier. They come from France, currently on loan to Collins Barracks from the
Propaganda & Recruitment. Posters from Collins Barracks.
First World War recruitment pictures. From an exhibition currently running in Collins Barracks, Dublin. All these posters (bar one) were used around Ireland during the War to drive recruitment. These of course date from prior to Irish Independence, in 1921, (3 years after
Propaganda & Recruitment. Posters from Collins Barracks.
First World War recruitment pictures. From an exhibition currently running in Collins Barracks, Dublin. All these posters (bar one) were used around Ireland during the War to drive recruitment. These of course date from prior to Irish Independence, in 1921, (3 years after
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
The Dead Zoo
The Natural History Museum was founded in 1856, It was constructed to accommodate the large collections of bird, animal and geological specimens belonging to the Royal Dublin Society, the RDS. For overseas readers, the RDS by the way, is a
The Dead Zoo
The Natural History Museum was founded in 1856, It was constructed to accommodate the large collections of bird, animal and geological specimens belonging to the Royal Dublin Society, the RDS. For overseas readers, the RDS by the way, is a
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
Sailing Brittany part VII- Audierne to Concarneau.
Another days sailing done. Having survived a mix of weathers, a run-in with a spiteful tug boat and long day’s sail, we find ourselves coming into view of our next stop: Concarneau. Passing the first harbor walls, it is a
Sailing Brittany part VII- Audierne to Concarneau.
Another days sailing done. Having survived a mix of weathers, a run-in with a spiteful tug boat and long day’s sail, we find ourselves coming into view of our next stop: Concarneau. Passing the first harbor walls, it is a
