Central Dublin: Ireland in Old Photographs

Dublin is one of the great European capital cities, with a long and distinguished past, dating back over a thousand years. It is a city of immense character with fine architecture, a world-famous river and a spirited, resilient people. This fascinating selection of photographs, postcards and ephemera depicts the last century of Dublin's history. All of the city's famous landmarks and streets are featured, along with the Liffey waterfront, the Phoenix Park and the Guinness brewery. This wonderful collection shows the character of the people of Dublin and the way in which they have helped to shape the city's history, official and unofficial, happy and tragic. This volume will be a pleasure to read for all Dubliners and will help introduce a new generation to the colourful past of this great city and its history.