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Deed of property in Harwich sold to John Thom, Isaac Lawrence, John Lawrence, Amos Lawrence, and Sarah Quouy of Harwich by Apphiah Harry and Mary Jonas of Harwich

Deed of property in Harwich sold to John Thom, Isaac Lawrence, John La...

Seller(s) Name: Harry, Apphiah; Jonas, Mary. Buyer(s) Name: Thom, John; Lawrence, Isaac; Lawrence, John; Lawrence, Amos; Quouy, Sarah. Witness(es) Name (other than Justice of the Peace): Freeman, Mary; Freeman,... More

70 Patrick Street, Cork - Victorian era public domain image

70 Patrick Street, Cork - Victorian era public domain image

These are the premises of the legendary Guy's of Cork - photographers, stationers, and publishers of Guy's Cork Almanacs and Directories. At no. 69 to the left is Allen, a drapers perhaps as a sign in the windo... More

"... a foot in foreground" = Ruins of Olderfleet Castle, Larne

"... a foot in foreground" = Ruins of Olderfleet Castle, Larne

Hope none of you are eyeing the foreground uneasily to search for a severed limb, but in our catalogue, this image is titled: "Road approaching village, ruin to right, side-car, tourist party, a foot in foregro... More

Glendalough before Round Tower was restored

Glendalough before Round Tower was restored

Side cars, or perhaps more correctly, Jaunting Cars at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. We knew this was taken between 1860 and 1883, and the "bare headed" Round Tower has helped us to date it more accurately, as dera... More

79 Grafton Street..., Leinster, Ireland

79 Grafton Street..., Leinster, Ireland

... was the Dublin School of Photography and Studio of Frederick Holland Mares.This gives us a much narrower dating window for this one than 1860-1883, as Mares moved to 118 Grafton Street ( http://jacolette.wo... More

Myers, John Lawrence - State: [Blank] - Year: [Blank]

Myers, John Lawrence - State: [Blank] - Year: [Blank]

Papers Relating to Citizens

Merchants Quay, Newry. Northern Ireland

Merchants Quay, Newry. Northern Ireland

Ships on the canal at Merchants Quay in Newry, alongside a nice brace of merchants' premises...Date: 1870s? (but definitely between 1860 and 1883)..NLI Ref.: STP_1179 ( STP_1179 )

"possibly outside railway station"? No, it's Woodside Skating Rink!

"possibly outside railway station"? No, it's Woodside Skating Rink!

Does this location look familiar to anyone? Our catalogue information says "... possibly outside railway station"...Plus I'm wondering is that scaffolding or a railing on roof of the large establishment with th... More

Bangor Castle I - Public domain image of steamship

Bangor Castle I - Public domain image of steamship

Paddle steamer Bangor Castle en fête for some big event! We don't know where this was taken. Can just make out ...KLOW at extreme left on the prow of the steamer behind the Bangor Castle...Date: 1860-1883..NLI ... More

John Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence from "England in the nineteenth century. [Illustrated.]"

John Lawrence, 1st Baron Lawrence from "England in the nineteenth cent...

This image has been taken from scan 000301 from "England in the nineteenth century. [Illustrated.]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by users of the British Libr... More

Hamburger, John Lawrence - Age [Blank], Year: [Blank] - First (Strawbridge's) Infantry, E - Ha - Louisiana

Hamburger, John Lawrence - Age [Blank], Year: [Blank] - First (Strawbr...

Carded Records Showing Military Service of Soldiers Who Fought in Confederate Organizations

CALDWELL, JOHN LAWRENCE. AMBASSADOR TO PERSIA, 1914-. SNAP

CALDWELL, JOHN LAWRENCE. AMBASSADOR TO PERSIA, 1914-. SNAP

A black and white photo of a man in a suit, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. Gene... More

CALDWELL, JOHN LAWRENCE. AMBASSADOR TO PERSIA, 1914-. SNAP

CALDWELL, JOHN LAWRENCE. AMBASSADOR TO PERSIA, 1914-. SNAP

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat, Library of Congress Harris and Ewing collection Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 19... More

CALDWELL, JOHN LAWRENCE. AMBASSADOR TO PERSIA, 1914-. SNAP

CALDWELL, JOHN LAWRENCE. AMBASSADOR TO PERSIA, 1914-. SNAP

A black and white photo of a man in a suit and hat. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

CALDWELL, JOHN LAWRENCE. AMBASSADOR TO PERSIA, 1914-. SNAP

CALDWELL, JOHN LAWRENCE. AMBASSADOR TO PERSIA, 1914-. SNAP

A black and white photo of a man in a suit. Public domain portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Lawrence in his lab. He became interested in the biological effects of neutrons during a 1935 visit to Berkeley, and soon joined his brother's team. Cooksey 17-12 . [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

John Lawrence in his lab. He became interested in the biological effec...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Ernest Orlando Lawrence receiving congratulation for winning the Nobel Prize in 1939. From left: Bill Brobeck, John Lawrence, Luis Alvarez, Edwin McMillan, Donald Cooksey, and Paul Aebersold. XBB688-4790 [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Ernest Orlando Lawrence receiving congratulation for winning the Nobel...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

John Lawrence. Cooksey 15-44, March 16, 1939. [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

John Lawrence. Cooksey 15-44, March 16, 1939. [Photographer: Donald ...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

First patient 60-inch cyclotron. Robert Stone and John Lawrence treating Robert Penny at the 60-inch neutron port. Principal Investigator/Project: Analog Conversion Project [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

First patient 60-inch cyclotron. Robert Stone and John Lawrence treati...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Diego Rivera and Ernest Orlando Lawrence, with John Lawrence in the background. Photo taken August 28, 1940. Principal Investigator/Project: Analog Conversion Project [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Diego Rivera and Ernest Orlando Lawrence, with John Lawrence in the ba...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Group at the beach, including Paul Aebersold, Edwin McMillan, and John Lawrence. Taken October 13, 1940. Principal Investigator/Project: Analog Conversion Project [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Group at the beach, including Paul Aebersold, Edwin McMillan, and John...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

John Lawrence (facing camera) at the lower core. 184-inch cyclotron construction site, taken April 28, 1941. Principal Investigator/Project: Analog Conversion Project [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

John Lawrence (facing camera) at the lower core. 184-inch cyclotron co...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Joseph Hamilton (left) and John Lawrence at Medical Physics Building (Donner Lab) construction site, taken October 11, 1941. Principal Investigator/Project: Analog Conversion Project [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Joseph Hamilton (left) and John Lawrence at Medical Physics Building (...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Nobel Prize winner Ernest Orlando Lawrence toasting his parents on the occasion of their anniversary. From left: his mother, Gunda Lawrence; his father, Carl Lawrence; and his brother, John Lawrence taken August 25, 1950. Morgue 1958-8 (P-31) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Nobel Prize winner Ernest Orlando Lawrence toasting his parents on the...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Lawrence family portrait, from left (clockwise): Carl Lawrence, Ernest Orlando Lawrence, Gunda Lawrence,. and John Lawrence. Morgue 1958-8 (P-88) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Lawrence family portrait, from left (clockwise): Carl Lawrence, Ernest...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

John Lawrence and Associates. From left to right, standing: Tor Brustad, Thomas Wikramanayake, Milorad Radotic, John Johnson, Taijune Yoo, Efraim Otero-Ruiz, Tiero Arioti, Jorde Braun-Cantilo. Left to right, seated: Cornelius Tobias, John Gofman, Maria Lourdes-Rangel, John Lawrence, Robert Mortimer, and James Born, taken January 11, 1960. Taken at Donner Lab. Morgue 1960-3 (P-1) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

John Lawrence and Associates. From left to right, standing: Tor Brusta...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Foreign students in Donner Laboratory with (left to right, seated): James Born, Arne Engstrom (Sweden), Hardin Jones, John Lawrence, John Gofman, and Howard Mel, taken December 15, 1960. Morgue 1960-31 (P-1) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Foreign students in Donner Laboratory with (left to right, seated): Ja...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Shutdown of 60-inch cyclotron. John Lawrence and Ed McMillan standing by "Dees". Photo taken 6/22/1962. 60"-621. Principal Investigator/Project: Crocker Lab/60-inch

Shutdown of 60-inch cyclotron. John Lawrence and Ed McMillan standing ...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Shutdown of 60-inch cyclotron at Crocker Lab. Clockwise from lower left: Bob Thornton Donald Cooksey, Ed McMillan (standing left), and John Lawrence at control panel. Photo taken 6/22/1962. 60"-619. Principal Investigator/Project: Crocker Lab/60-inch

Shutdown of 60-inch cyclotron at Crocker Lab. Clockwise from lower lef...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Shutdown of Crocker's 60-inch cyclotron. Left to right: John Lawrence, Bob Thornton, Ed McMillan, Don Cooksey, and unidentified individual. Photo taken 6/22/1962. 60"-612. Principal Investigator/Project: Crocker Lab/60-inch

Shutdown of Crocker's 60-inch cyclotron. Left to right: John Lawrence,...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Shutdown of 60-inch cyclotron at Crocker Lab. Clockwise from left: Unidentified individual, Ed McMillan, John Lawrence, Donald Cooksey, and Bob Thornton. Photo taken 6/22/1962. 60"-617. Principal Investigator/Project: Crocker Lab/60-inch

Shutdown of 60-inch cyclotron at Crocker Lab. Clockwise from left: Un...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Shutdown of 60-inch cyclotron at Crocker Lab. Left to right: Bob Thornton, Ed McMillan, John Lawrence, and Donald Cooksey. Photo taken 6/22/1962. 60"-618. Principal Investigator/Project: Crocker Lab/60-inch

Shutdown of 60-inch cyclotron at Crocker Lab. Left to right: Bob Thorn...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Left to right: Cornelius Tobias and John Lawrence with model, taken December 12, 1963. Morgue 1963-46 (P-3) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Left to right: Cornelius Tobias and John Lawrence with model, taken De...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

John Lawrence and Robert Tym working with a patient at Donner Lab, circa 1963,1964. Morgue 1964-22 (P-1) [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

John Lawrence and Robert Tym working with a patient at Donner Lab, cir...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

Carl G. Lawerence, Ernest Orlando Lawrence's and John Lawrence's father. [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

Carl G. Lawerence, Ernest Orlando Lawrence's and John Lawrence's fathe...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

John Lawrence standing in lab coat. Cooksey 3-16 [Photographer: Donald Cooksey]

John Lawrence standing in lab coat. Cooksey 3-16 [Photographer: Donald...

Photographs Documenting Scientists, Special Events, and Nuclear Research Facilities, Instruments, and Projects at the Berkeley Lab

John Lawrence, US Army Photo

John Lawrence, US Army Photo

John Lawrence serves as the director of Human Resources for U.S. Army Garrison Fort Riley.

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Jonathan Trumbull and Elisha Sheldon to John Lawrence, January 9, 1777

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Jonathan T...

Public domain scan of a manuscript related to George Washington and American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Brooke, Arthur. To John Lawrence

Brooke, Arthur. To John Lawrence

Theodorus Bailey Myers (1821-1888) was an American lawyer, businessman, and manuscripts collector. His collection consists of letters and documents signed by prominent Americans during the colonial period, the ... More

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Jonathan Trumbull and Elisha Sheldon to John Lawrence, January 9, 1777

George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: Jonathan T...

Public domain scan of a manuscript related to George Washington and American revolution history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Letter to John Lawrence, Philadelphia

Letter to John Lawrence, Philadelphia

Public domain scan of manuscript related to American history, NYPL collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Letter to John Lawrence, Philadelphia

Letter to John Lawrence, Philadelphia

Public domain scan of manuscript related to American history, NYPL collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Deed of property in Harwich sold to John Thom, Isaac Lawrence, John Lawrence, Amos Lawrence, and Sarah Quouy of Harwich by Apphiah Harry and Mary Jonas of Harwich

Deed of property in Harwich sold to John Thom, Isaac Lawrence, John La...

Seller(s) Name: Harry, Apphiah; Jonas, Mary. Buyer(s) Name: Thom, John; Lawrence, Isaac; Lawrence, John; Lawrence, Amos; Quouy, Sarah. Witness(es) Name (other than Justice of the Peace): Freeman, Mary; Freeman,... More

Brooke, Arthur. To John Lawrence

Brooke, Arthur. To John Lawrence

Theodorus Bailey Myers (1821-1888) was an American lawyer, businessman, and manuscripts collector. His collection consists of letters and documents signed by prominent Americans during the colonial period, the ... More

Letter to John Lawrence, Philadelphia

Letter to John Lawrence, Philadelphia

Public domain scan of manuscript related to American history, NYPL collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Letter to John Lawrence, Philadelphia

Letter to John Lawrence, Philadelphia

Public domain scan of manuscript related to American history, NYPL collection, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

"Long shot sea, hills in background, 2 Constables and 2 others at steps or plinth foreground, church with spire…" = ?

"Long shot sea, hills in background, 2 Constables and 2 others at step...

Delighted to have this early close-up of two R.I.C. Constables, even if one of them has come over all manly and shy and is presenting us with his profile...Where was this taken? Do you know?..Date: 1860-1883..N... More

Sad eyes or scary eyes?, Donegal, Ireland

Sad eyes or scary eyes?, Donegal, Ireland

Never quite sure about this one - are the old woman's eyes full of sadness, or is she muttering ancient incantations behind her fingers? Either way, she's very compelling...We weren't sure about which or where ... More

Donkey rides at Kilkee - Victorian era public domain image

Donkey rides at Kilkee - Victorian era public domain image

Quintessential Victorian seaside in Co. Clare, complete with bathing machines, dandies and donkey rides, although this poor donkey's hooves are in sore need of trimming.....Date: 1863-1880..NLI Ref: STP_1660 (... More

Mystery of the Missing Minerva! Turns out she now lives under the Anglesea Stand...

Mystery of the Missing Minerva! Turns out she now lives under the Angl...

This was the entrance arch to Leinster House (next door to Library Towers) back in the days when it was home to the Royal Dublin Society, whose original collections formed the basis of ours here at the National... More

Horse-drawn Omnibus, Westmoreland Street, Dublin

Horse-drawn Omnibus, Westmoreland Street, Dublin

Today we have the battle of the horse-drawn tram versus omnibus photos. It's Cork ( nlireland/9003944871 ) (the real capital of Ireland?) versus Dublin (the real capital of Ireland!)...Which is the best image?... More

"… informally inscribed rock …" = An Chloch Mhór / The Big Stone

"… informally inscribed rock …" = An Chloch Mhór / The Big Stone

... as it says in our catalogue, or graffiti as we'd call it! We were fairly happy this was somewhere near Rostrevor, Co. Down (and thanks to Tin of beans for confirming that), but found it irresistible either ... More

Whilst here of pleasure you partake…

Whilst here of pleasure you partake…

… One penny give for Jesus' sake..A bit of an odd one for you today. Any hope of finding out where this well was? Probably not a Holy Well, despite the religious lines and biblical reference? Perhaps in the gro... More

Any knives need sharpening, Mrs?

Any knives need sharpening, Mrs?

Thrilled to spot this mobile cutler! Either he's Mr Burns or he worked for Burns, Cutler...Didn't know where this was, and in fact, thought it might be somewhere in Co. Down, but derangedlemur identified it in ... More

Auld Reekie, Edinburgh, Scotland

Auld Reekie, Edinburgh, Scotland

We haven't been "out foreign" for a while, so thought we might take a quick jaunt over to Edinburgh…..From what I can make out, these are the establishments:. Dickson's Refreshments at no. 10.The Black Bul... More

The Abbey, Sligo aka Dominican Friary

The Abbey, Sligo aka Dominican Friary

Asked if anyone had any idea as to where this was (for once I did know something you didn't know, but thought you might like a challenge). However, ccferrie despatched this one in 21 minutes!..Clockwise from to... More

We're a Couple of Swells - Two men standing next to a statue in front of a building

We're a Couple of Swells - Two men standing next to a statue in front ...

Two gentlemen admire the statue of Edmund Burke outside Trinity College Dublin... ..Date: Between Tuesday, 21 April 1868 (unveiling) and circa 1870. ..NLI Ref: STP_1257 ( vtls000564570 ) . .You can also view t... More

Blackall and McDonagh, Athenry, Galway, Ireland

Blackall and McDonagh, Athenry, Galway, Ireland

We had no idea where this was, so many thanks to Leonard Bentley ( nlireland/8651631526/#comment72157633251700922 ) for identifying it as St. Mary's Church, Athenry, Co. Galway!..It first caught my attention b... More

D.I.Y. High Cross, Athenry, Galway, Ireland

D.I.Y. High Cross, Athenry, Galway, Ireland

Bizarre construction altogether that can be seen here too ( nlireland/8651631526 ) . Did the plinth operate as a market stall?..We had no idea where this was, so many thanks to Leonard Bentley ( nlireland/86516... More

Bangor Castle I - Public domain image of steamship

Bangor Castle I - Public domain image of steamship

Paddle steamer Bangor Castle en fête for some big event! We don't know where this was taken. Can just make out ...KLOW at extreme left on the prow of the steamer behind the Bangor Castle...Date: 1860-1883..NLI ... More

Shooting Seals on Achill Island

Shooting Seals on Achill Island

Three men posing around a dead seal - not much mystery here as to who the suspects are!..Thought that this was taken at one of the Seal Caves at Doogort on Achill Island, Co. Mayo, but it's great to have confir... More

The London Clown Cricketers are coming!

The London Clown Cricketers are coming!

Knew there was no way we couldn't date this - how often did the London Clown Cricketers come to the Munster Hall and Mardyke Cricket Ground? (At the very least thought there'd be newspaper reports of mothers lo... More

Very Grand Stands, Leinster, Ireland

Very Grand Stands, Leinster, Ireland

This is almost certainly where our Dandies from Friday ( nlireland/8412718703 ) were headed, or headed home from (bad grammar, but you know what I mean) - a race meeting at Punchestown - very distinctive stand... More

Roulette Wheel, Leinster, Ireland

Roulette Wheel, Leinster, Ireland

Looks as if the woman with her back to the camera was operating a roulette wheel at this race meeting at Punchestown...Plus, wouldn't it be lovely if that picnic was clearer?..Date: Circa 1868..NLI Ref: STP_11... More

Black Church, Leinster, Ireland

Black Church, Leinster, Ireland

Gentlemen at the Black Church Hotel in Kildare. We're fairly sure they were heading to or from a race meeting at Punchestown (see Very Grand Stands ( nlireland/8422393425/ ) and Roulette Wheel? ( nlireland/842... More

Shop Street, Drogheda, Leinster, Ireland

Shop Street, Drogheda, Leinster, Ireland

This is from our Stereoscopic Collection, which was bought over by William Lawrence in Dublin, and then came to us. The photographers involved were James Simonton and Frederick Holland Mares...It looks as if on... More

Weir on the River Dodder below Orwell Bridge

Weir on the River Dodder below Orwell Bridge

This snowy and icy scene from Rathgar in Dublin was also requested by Niall McAuley ( gnmcauley/ ) as he thinks he used to play around this area as a child...Wondered if perhaps we'd be able to date this photo... More

Pub, building in street with hexagonal tower? Sligo Courthouse!

Pub, building in street with hexagonal tower? Sligo Courthouse!

Well, the title in our catalogue more or less accurately described this one, but where was it? Thanks to the aptly named derangedlemur ( 8468254@N02 ) , we now know this was the Court House in Sligo Town...The ... More

Fire Engine No. 9 or Dust Cart no. 9?

Fire Engine No. 9 or Dust Cart no. 9?

This is the long vista of the South Mall in Cork...Is this a really early fire engine filling up from a hydrant? Or is there another explanation why No. 9 needed water?..Date: 1871-1883..NLI Ref: STP_0972 ( vt... More

79 Grafton Street..., Leinster, Ireland

79 Grafton Street..., Leinster, Ireland

... was the Dublin School of Photography and Studio of Frederick Holland Mares.This gives us a much narrower dating window for this one than 1860-1883, as Mares moved to 118 Grafton Street ( http://jacolette.wo... More

Countynstables!. Northern Ireland

Countynstables!. Northern Ireland

Found a typo in the title of this one! It reads: Steep street with Countynstables to centre of town with green land etc near sea. However, still think that Countynstables would have made a good name for a count... More

"... a foot in foreground" = Ruins of Olderfleet Castle, Larne

"... a foot in foreground" = Ruins of Olderfleet Castle, Larne

Hope none of you are eyeing the foreground uneasily to search for a severed limb, but in our catalogue, this image is titled: "Road approaching village, ruin to right, side-car, tourist party, a foot in foregro... More

Guano.... Northern Ireland

Guano.... Northern Ireland

... and I'm not being rude - have a look at the posters in the hardware shop for Phospho Guano!..We don't know where this was taken, maybe up north? There's a tantalising street sign on the edge of the terrace ... More

The Tholsel, Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland

The Tholsel, Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland

Very definitely the earliest sighting of a Post No Bills sign in our photos, way earlier than this Galway one ( nlireland/6988679474/ ) ! Although by the looks of the shopfront visible through the arches, nobod... More

Bridge over untroubled water, Leinster, Ireland

Bridge over untroubled water, Leinster, Ireland

Spooky quality about this one, between the ruins and the bridge and the water… Also rather an odd mix in the group atop the bridge - rich, or at least well-to-do young women, alongside barefoot children.....We ... More

"Natural rock bridge"? Madman's Window in Antrim!

"Natural rock bridge"? Madman's Window in Antrim!

Didn't know if this one might be too much of a toughie (technical term) but we wanted to know where this gentleman was sitting.....And robinparkes ( 13073434@N03/ ) supplied the answer - Madman's Window at Gle... More

Full stereoscopic image of St. Paul's Cathedral, London

Full stereoscopic image of St. Paul's Cathedral, London

Following all of the fun and games yesterday, with "half" of this stereoscopic image, whatsthatpicture ( whatsthatpicture/ ) asked if I would upload the pair, so that he could "wiggle it" like this one ( whats... More

On the rooftops of London. Coo, what a sight!

On the rooftops of London. Coo, what a sight!

With the weather being a bit grim in Ireland today, thought we might go all Mary Poppins and take ourselves off over to London for a change...Can't identify any individual business except for Stokes Leather War... More

"... small modern church ..." = Trinity Church near Glengarriff!

"... small modern church ..." = Trinity Church near Glengarriff!

I guess that "modern" is a relative term. This was taken between 1860 and 1883, and is described as a "small modern church" in our catalogue. It seemed to be on a tidal estuary, but otherwise we had no clue as ... More

"possibly outside railway station"? No, it's Woodside Skating Rink!

"possibly outside railway station"? No, it's Woodside Skating Rink!

Does this location look familiar to anyone? Our catalogue information says "... possibly outside railway station"...Plus I'm wondering is that scaffolding or a railing on roof of the large establishment with th... More

Any ideas? Yes! St. Doulagh's Church on the Malahide Road, Dublin

Any ideas? Yes! St. Doulagh's Church on the Malahide Road, Dublin

We didn't know where this one was taken. Our catalogue just said:."Square tower set in steep slated roof of small possibly ecclesiastical building, lady in foreground, whole in trees, fields."..See below for su... More

Mystery Market = Grattan Square, Dungarvan!

Mystery Market = Grattan Square, Dungarvan!

We had no idea where this market place was, but mogey ( mogey/ ) recognised it in record time as being Grattan Square in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford!..We have the National Bank on one corner, and Charles McCarthy... More

Stephen's Green, Dublin - Victorian era public domain image

Stephen's Green, Dublin - Victorian era public domain image

This corner in Dublin is relatively unchanged, I think. Wish it were possible to make out some of the business names along the left side, but they're just too unclear...Fascinating to see so many women using um... More

"Ruin tower and house adjoining other walls" = Carrigogunnell Castle!

"Ruin tower and house adjoining other walls" = Carrigogunnell Castle!

Far be it from us at Library Towers to let people rest on their laurels, and as our original fiendish Mwahaha (evil laughter) ( nlireland/7175343398/ ) was finally solved yesterday after 10 months, I had hoped... More

North Quay, Drogheda, Leinster, Ireland

North Quay, Drogheda, Leinster, Ireland

The lure of the sea called to me again when I saw these gorgeous ships. But for those of you tired of maritime magnificence, there are some great businesses to be seen here too and the railway viaduct in the di... More

Sackville Street from Carlisle Bridge

Sackville Street from Carlisle Bridge

Or O'Connell Street from O'Connell Bridge as we'd know it today. Chose this shot for its unusual low level angle on this street, and because it's so deserted - taken very early in the morning?..This was taken b... More

"Mock Gothic Castle in parkland" = Johnstown Castle, Wexford!

"Mock Gothic Castle in parkland" = Johnstown Castle, Wexford!

It certainly does look Mock Gothic, but we didn't have a name for this castle until today. I'd looked at some of the usual suspects around the country but couldn't find a match. Now thanks to franmol ( franmoll... More

Leprechaun?, Leinster, Ireland

Leprechaun?, Leinster, Ireland

We're indebted to beachcomberaustralia ( beachcomberaustralia/ ) for this very rare Leprechaun sighting (admittedly not yet officially authenticated)...Date: 1860s?..NLI Ref.: STP_2878 ( STP_2878 )

The Bomb Font. Northern Ireland

The Bomb Font. Northern Ireland

At least that's what it's called on our catalogue, and you can see why. This "font" was photographed at St. Columb's Cathedral in Derry City. The text reads:..ANO DO.1633..CAR REGIS.9..IN TEMPLO.VERVS DEVS.EST.... More

Cross of Muiredach, Leinster, Ireland

Cross of Muiredach, Leinster, Ireland

This is the very famous 9th/10th century high cross at Monasterboice in Co. Louth...Thanks to beachcomberaustralia ( beachcomberaustralia/ ) for this Wikipedia article ( http://Muiredach's_High_Cross#West-face... More

Glendalough before Round Tower was restored

Glendalough before Round Tower was restored

Side cars, or perhaps more correctly, Jaunting Cars at Glendalough, Co. Wicklow. We knew this was taken between 1860 and 1883, and the "bare headed" Round Tower has helped us to date it more accurately, as dera... More

Merchants Quay, Newry. Northern Ireland

Merchants Quay, Newry. Northern Ireland

Ships on the canal at Merchants Quay in Newry, alongside a nice brace of merchants' premises...Date: 1870s? (but definitely between 1860 and 1883)..NLI Ref.: STP_1179 ( STP_1179 )

S.S. Adolphine, Leinster, Ireland

S.S. Adolphine, Leinster, Ireland

The sailing ship Adolphine moored at the Custom House in Dublin, with a swivel bridge in the foreground. There are posters advertising Pleasure Trips to Lambay Island that also say "William Hall" - hardly the n... More

Winter Waterfall, Leinster, Ireland

Winter Waterfall, Leinster, Ireland

Stereoscopic view of an icy, and in parts frozen, Powerscourt Waterfall, Co. Wicklow...Date: Circa 1875..NLI Ref.: STP_1093 ( STP_1093 )

Barque - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Barque - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Double view of this lovely vessel tied up at the Old Cork City Hall in Cork city. This Old City Hall was destroyed in the burning of Cork, 1920...Date: Circa 1875..NLI Ref.: STP_0293 ( STP_0293 )

Giant's Causeway, Co. Antrim - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Giant's Causeway, Co. Antrim - stereoscopic view, public domain photor...

Almost lunar landscape feel to this Giant's Causeway shot, until you spot the gentleman in the foreground...Date: Circa 1875..NLI Ref.: STP_0212 ( STP_0212 )

Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Ross Castle, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Ross Castle was built around the late 15th century, and is now a heritage site ( http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/South-West/RossCastle/ ) open to visit from March to October...Date: Circa 1875..NLI Ref.: STP_... More

Colosseum, Rome - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Colosseum, Rome - stereoscopic view, public domain photorpaph

Date: Circa 1875..NLI Ref.: STP_0429 ( STP_0429 ) Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Devil's Glen Waterfall, Co. Wicklow

Devil's Glen Waterfall, Co. Wicklow

Date: Circa 1875..NLI Ref.: STP_0017 ( STP_0017 ) Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Long shot high angle docks basin, Wellesley bridge of 5 arches and navigation arch in background, Harbour, Limerick

Long shot high angle docks basin, Wellesley bridge of 5 arches and nav...

Photograph taken between ca. 1860 and 1890..After contributions from O Mac ( /photos/91549360@N03/ ) , Niall McAuley ( /photos/gnmcauley/ ) and Tonyheaney ( /photos/43927621@N02/ ) there is consensus that thi... More

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