Surfacing historical gems with some digital restoration. There may be a SLIGHT bias towards all things Cork :-)
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Reminiscent of a female Cha and Miah (perhaps Charlotte & Minah?). These ladies are pondering the newly-built National Monument (just out of shot in this cropped photo). In the background are Berwick's fountain, the tower of Shandon and car No.29, on its way from Blackrock. #Cork
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Looking at historic maps of #CorkCity today & found two from 1759 & 1760.
The panoramic view is by John Butt, & taken near Audley Place.
The “rocque” map is a useful x-ref, to see what you’re looking at.
I’ve added some markers to help!
V. cool insight into 18th century Cork!
JFK in Cork. 28 June 1963. Were you there? Can you spot yourself in the crowd? These colour pictures from the JFK library are a vivid reminder of the occasion. 1/6 - Arrival at Collins Barracks
5/6 Giving an address at city hall after being made a freeman of the city by Lord Mayor Seán Casey @corkcitycouncil @LordMayorCork
This 1866 photo captures the new Father Mathew statue on a tranquil day in Patrick's St.
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Cork's maritime, industrial and religious landscapes are on full view in this early 20th Century picture from the Fergus O'Connor collection. #Cork
Construction began in the early 1830s but stalled shortly before the Great Famine. However, by 1890, the gothic portico and spire finally took shape, just in time for Father Mathew's centenary.
Unlike many of Cork's quays that have undergone transformations, this scene has remained much the same. The only notable change is the absence of ships, a striking contrast to the past.
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