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Arthur Henri Poole - A whole lot of bull!

Arthur Henri Poole - A whole lot of bull!

In line with the many terrible puns scattered about like cow manure yesterday, we have the real thing today - a bull! While he is clearly a handsome beast with a fine set of horns, at the end of the day, he i... More

D. O'Connor, Provincial Stores, 41 Barronstrand Street, shopfront : commissioned by Mr. D. O'Connor

D. O'Connor, Provincial Stores, 41 Barronstrand Street, shopfront : co...

From yesterdays people who might cast pearls to swine to todays people who might insure those Pearls? Mr. D. O'Connor of 41 Barronstrand Street was proud of his shop and decided to immortalise it by ensuring i... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Colonel Wyndham-Quin

Arthur Henri Poole - Colonel Wyndham-Quin

A high key shot of a gentleman at the races or at least in "at the races" gear. Wyndham-Quin was a name that I heard a lot in my childhood for some reason and less so today. Who were they and where did they l... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Master O'Brien, Coolmore, Fermoy

Arthur Henri Poole - Master O'Brien, Coolmore, Fermoy

To take away the gloom on Black Friday here is a charming portrait by Arthur Henri of a young Master O'Brien from Fermoy. Looking at the address, one has to wonder if this is in some way connected with the Coo... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Swiss Cottage?

Arthur Henri Poole - Swiss Cottage?

A funny looking house all cobbled together making what somebody thought was a Swiss Cottage? This fine, carefully posed photograph from Mr. Poole has a family showing off their finery and their toys! Their dr... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Frank Green, Treasurers House, York, on horse.

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Frank Green, Treasurers House, York, on horse...

On many posts on Flickr today where a fence is evident, people will wish one another "Happy Fence Friday"! So we can do likewise - Happy Fence Friday to all!..Today's image and description, as well as including... More

Spit, spot, spats, striding strongly!  Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Goff at the races!

Spit, spot, spats, striding strongly! Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Goff at th...

Bearers of a name long-associated with horses in Ireland, here we see Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Goff, who appear intent on the business of racing as they stride (I imagine) towards the winners enclosure! I love thei... More

Hat trick  -  Royal visitors in the Picture Gallery, Kilkenny Castle

Hat trick - Royal visitors in the Picture Gallery, Kilkenny Castle

A royal group in Kilkenny Castle, that beautiful castle in, arguably, Ireland's most beautiful city - but can we name this lot?..And indeed it seems we can. With thanks in particular to some our regular stalwar... More

The Rileys  -  Survivors of the sinking of the Lusitania, Cobh (formerly Queenstown), Co. Cork

The Rileys - Survivors of the sinking of the Lusitania, Cobh (former...

With thanks to our amazing contributors, it seems that this really is the Riley family: Annie and Edward Riley and their 4-year-old twins Ethel and Sutcliffe. Given that only 764 of the nearly 2000 souls aboard... More

A Parish Church in County Kilkenny (is Templeorum RC Church)

A Parish Church in County Kilkenny (is Templeorum RC Church)

From the Poole collection comes this image of a small parish church with an unusual belfry/gateway to the premises. I wonder is that particular feature still standing, given the growth of motorised traffic in ... More

Painting of The Pietà : commissioned by Mother Provincial (Melbourne), Good Shepherd, New Ross, Waterford

Painting of The Pietà : commissioned by Mother Provincial (Melbourne),...

This version of the Pieta in black and white may lack the impact of the full coloured version, but is still a powerful representation of the agony of a mother holding the dead body of her son...Seemingly commis... More

Arthur Henri Poole - The Lodge, Spa, Ballynahinch : commissioned by Terence G.Johnson, Esq

Arthur Henri Poole - The Lodge, Spa, Ballynahinch : commissioned by Te...

To start the week is an unusual image from the Poole Collection. Labelled as "The Lodge, Spa, Ballynahinch, Co. Down : commissioned by Terence G.Johnson, Esq", this is unusual in that it is far from his normal... More

A distinguished gentleman in robes and chain of office sitting on a throne (of sorts)

A distinguished gentleman in robes and chain of office sitting on a th...

This fine Poole portrait portraying probably the Lord Mayor of a city to end this week. The robes and chain are very ornate and he is seated on a very finely carved chair - but who is he and what was the offic... More

Arthur Henri Poole - The Waterford Cats?

Arthur Henri Poole - The Waterford Cats?

A team in Waterford with Kilkenny-like vertical stripes may not have been too popular in inter-county circles - but these lads look like they could cope with the slagging! A fine Poole shot of a hurling team t... More

Good Counsel College, New Ross, gymnastic : commissioned by Rev. Father Conlon

Good Counsel College, New Ross, gymnastic : commissioned by Rev. Fathe...

Once a feature of many secondary schools the gymnastics display was the culmination of many months of work and training. If it were brought back, might it mark an end to the obesity issues of this century?..Tho... More

Arthur Henri Poole - J. Quinlan Esq., High Sheriff, Barrack Street, Waterford

Arthur Henri Poole - J. Quinlan Esq., High Sheriff, Barrack Street, Wa...

A handsome man in full finery with a grand title - the perfect combination for a magnificent portrait by Arthur Henri Poole!..From today's contributions, we now know that this is Alderman James Quinlan. He was ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Messrs John Kelly Ltd. Damaged motor cycle.

Arthur Henri Poole - Messrs John Kelly Ltd. Damaged motor cycle.

Just a week ago I was taking a shot of a Triumph 1500 cc, streamlined piece of elegance and the contrast with todays image could hardly be more striking! This is a beautiful old bike, slightly damaged but well... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Snapshot, Waterford Regatta, July 1901

Arthur Henri Poole - Snapshot, Waterford Regatta, July 1901

On a day when Irish women and men compete for Olympic glory in rowing it seems appropriate to post an image of a regatta. Taken in Waterford it shows a coxed four with the stripes of the DUBC (Trinity) club l... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Horses, hairdos and hats (aka "the real McCoy")

Arthur Henri Poole - Horses, hairdos and hats (aka "the real McCoy")

Staying with Poole for the last shot of the week we have a Mr McCoy and his family with pony and horse. In this instance the fabulous hat is on the baby rather than on the mother but what a hat it is. We espec... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Lady Duncannon with baby

Arthur Henri Poole - Lady Duncannon with baby

Everybody loves a baby and this wee one is a bouncer if ever there was one! A photo for many with a hat for our friend in Quebec, a baby for those who love children and a title for those who love to research "... More

Miss Joan Musgrave, elder, on horse, hair stripe in coat

Miss Joan Musgrave, elder, on horse, hair stripe in coat

Miss Musgrave on her horse from the Poole collection. The well manicured lawn and gravel drive denote a "Big" house and privilege. Any bets on the name of the horse?..Our researchers traced this lady and disc... More

Bishop Foy School, Waterford, cricket group : commissioned by Rev. Mr. Seymore

Bishop Foy School, Waterford, cricket group : commissioned by Rev. Mr....

A cricket eleven of likely young men with the appearance of education, privilege and a great future ahead of them. Given the date of the shot the possibility of them being involved in the war that was to come ... More

Mount Congreve, Waterford, Lady Alethea Buxton and Mr. Peter Eliot.

Mount Congreve, Waterford, Lady Alethea Buxton and Mr. Peter Eliot.

Another visit to Waterford today and the Poole Collection. A couple who have been identified with a date range of 54 years though I suspect that it will be much later than 1901? Who were Alethea Buxton and Pe... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Irish Chart - Public domain old map

Arthur Henri Poole - Irish Chart - Public domain old map

Described in the catalogue as simply "Irish Chart", this image from the Poole collection looks like it might have been framed and placed in the window of the shop on the Quay ( ...nlireland/27653735780/ ) . How... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Unsung heroes!  Lifeboat men on land for once!

Arthur Henri Poole - Unsung heroes! Lifeboat men on land for once!

There are few groups who deservedly excite admiration for their courage, their devotion to duty and their unselfishness! The Royal National Lifeboat Institution is one such and this old image from the Poole co... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Group at Hugginstown

Arthur Henri Poole - Group at Hugginstown

A fine group of gentlemen gathered to commemorate something at Hugginstown. Looking at the related images which appear on the NLI catalogue it is clear that this was an annual event but what was it and who wer... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Ticky tacky houses on a 'green field' site?

Arthur Henri Poole - Ticky tacky houses on a 'green field' site?

An unusual commission for the Poole studios. Far from the elegance and wealth of a Papal Count's wedding yesterday, here are new built homes in an image commissioned by the British Portland Cement Association.... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Chavelier O'Loughlin wedding, large family group.

Arthur Henri Poole - Chavelier O'Loughlin wedding, large family group.

Despite the possible typo, the thought of a "Chevalier" getting married should encourage research into this fine wedding group from the Poole Studios in Waterford. We in Library Towers love these old shots for... More

Arthur Henri Poole - The photographers den?

Arthur Henri Poole - The photographers den?

We are in Waterford again today the home city of Mr A.H. Poole. I wonder if this is the studio where all of our fantastic Poole portraits were taken or is it just an outlet for the products we can see in the wi... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Baby McCullagh

Arthur Henri Poole - Baby McCullagh

This is Baby McCullagh, Abbey House, Ferrybank, Co. Waterford, and what a lovely portrait it is. I am looking forward to hearing more about this young girl and her family. ..Sharon.corbet ( /photos/129555378@... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Something Fishy

Arthur Henri Poole - Something Fishy

An unusual Poole photo for you today. Our catalogue states that this is the Duke of Devonshire fishing, I presume he is fishing on the Munster Blackwater, unless of course you know something different......Whil... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Remembering the Mammy and Daddy!

Arthur Henri Poole - Remembering the Mammy and Daddy!

An Irish boy who did well in the US remembers his Mother and Father with a beautifully crafted tombstone! The workmanship on this is really fine work at a time when machines did very little of the work...Thank... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Princess of Wales (Princess May).

Arthur Henri Poole - Princess of Wales (Princess May).

From Monday's lady with her ass and cart to a lady with frills and flounces in abundance! Princess Mary the Princess of Wales from the Poole collection. Did she sit for Mr. Poole or is this a copy for some re... More

Arthur Henri Poole - R.I.C. group with County Inspector Hetreed

Arthur Henri Poole - R.I.C. group with County Inspector Hetreed

A large group of RIC officers and men from the Poole Collection. In the years that followed this image, many of these men may have found their world come tumbling down around them. Some perhaps lost their liv... More

Cumann na nGaedhael Committee Rooms : commissioned by Henry D. Keane Esq., Solicitor, O'Connell Street, Waterford

Cumann na nGaedhael Committee Rooms : commissioned by Henry D. Keane E...

A photograph from the Poole collection which denotes Waterford, but with streams of posters to provide further information. If memory serves, Cumann na nGaedhael changed their name following the election aroun... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Gerald Flood, Castleboro, Clonroche, Co. Wexford

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Gerald Flood, Castleboro, Clonroche, Co. Wexf...

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Flood with their family make a fine portrait to end the week, Here you may notice that of the four children two bear a strong resemblance to the father and two to the mother! And a handsom... More

Arthur Henri Poole - 40 ton concrete blocks, general view, men at work.

Arthur Henri Poole - 40 ton concrete blocks, general view, men at work...

Reading this title without sight of the shot I had visions of enormous masses of concrete. Instead we see what was once a familiar sight where concrete was mixed on-site and even blocks were made locally! A f... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Two ladies with elegant hats and two dog - Yeehaw!

Arthur Henri Poole - Two ladies with elegant hats and two dog - Yeehaw...

It's not often that we can satisfy the wishes of several of our contacts with the one shot. In this fine image of two ladies in elegant dress with hats accompanied by two dogs we hit all of their preferences. ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Berkley Sq, London W1

Arthur Henri Poole - Berkley Sq, London W1

A Poole Collection image from London no less with a fine building on "Berkley" Square in London...With thanks to today's contributors we have confirmation that this is Lansdowne House ( Lansdowne_House ) off B... More

A sharp bowed paddle steamer with raked masts and smoke stack!

A sharp bowed paddle steamer with raked masts and smoke stack!

This Great Western paddle steamer moored close to Waterford makes a fine Poole image to begin the week...With thanks today to AndyBrii ( /photos/angeljim46/ ) , sharon.corbet ( /photos/129555378@N07/ ) , O Mac ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - General Lord Roberts AKA "Bobs"

Arthur Henri Poole - General Lord Roberts AKA "Bobs"

This Poole image of a much decorated British General is a fine portrait shot. Kipling adored Roberts and wrote a poem especially about him..THERE’S a little red-faced man,.   Which is Bobs,.Rides the tallest ’... More

Arthur Henri Poole - War Hospital supply, committee group.

Arthur Henri Poole - War Hospital supply, committee group.

A fine group of ladies gathered to organise supply for War Hospitals. I like the way Poole has organised his group for symmetry! Any comments on the punctuation of the title would be welcomed...I am surprised... More

Arthur Henri Poole - The Housekeeper was sacked last week!

Arthur Henri Poole - The Housekeeper was sacked last week!

The title on this shot is ""Upton", Newtown, smoking room :.commissioned by Captain Greathead" which almost sounds like the name of a James Bond movie character! The similarity with the drawing room in a recen... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Egan Heffernan Wedding, Seskin, Clonmel.

Arthur Henri Poole - Egan Heffernan Wedding, Seskin, Clonmel.

Wedding group, Egan-Heffernan wedding : commissioned by Mrs. Heffernan, Seskin, Clonmel..A handsome wedding group from Poole today and still in Clonmel! I get a sense in this that the grooms family feel the yo... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Estate and property outside Clonmel

Arthur Henri Poole - Estate and property outside Clonmel

This idyllic rural scene taken from a great height is an unusual one from the Poole Collection. Describing it as an estate seems a bit grand as it looks more like a farm or small holding but where is it?..I ex... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Judge Sealy, Barristers and Solicitors outside courthouse

Arthur Henri Poole - Judge Sealy, Barristers and Solicitors outside co...

A Poole group shot of a Judge and the other players in a court including a fine looking young Garda outside a courthouse somewhere...With thanks to today's contributors, in particular Niall McAuley ( /photos/gn... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Donkeys in the field

Arthur Henri Poole - Donkeys in the field

Welcome back all and a Happy New Year to everyone! ..I haven't seen so many asses since the fair in Spancil Hill! Donkeys in the field would suggest that we know where the field is but do we?..The consensus fr... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Wedding group : commissioned by Miss White, Alexandra Place, Tramore

Arthur Henri Poole - Wedding group : commissioned by Miss White, Alexa...

Given all the war that had and was taking place around the time of this shot, peace was probably a more desirable experience than happiness. I hope the couple in this image had a long and peaceful marriage...T... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Austin's servants

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Austin's servants

Tuesday's child is meek and mild as a good servant should be and "Mr. Austin" (whoever he was) had a group of handsome servants to cater for his household. We wondered who he could have been, and where his hous... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Dr. R. Miller and Archbishop of Dublin.

Arthur Henri Poole - Dr. R. Miller and Archbishop of Dublin.

A fine Poole shot of two Reverend gentlemen from the Poole Collection to end the week...With thanks to all for their contributions below, it is understood that the taller man on the left is John Gregg (1873-196... More

Arthur Henri Poole - S.S. Dunbrody stranded in Avon

Arthur Henri Poole - S.S. Dunbrody stranded in Avon

To matters maritime to begin the week, a stranded ship on a shore with supporting craft around it...With thanks to sharon.corbet ( /photos/129555378@N07/ ) , guliolopez ( /photos/20727502@N00/ ) , swordscookie ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - 4th Marquis of Headford

Arthur Henri Poole - 4th Marquis of Headford

To finish the week we have a photograph of an elegant military officer with a title to test your prowess...Given the broad range in this entry (1901-1954), there's been some debate about which Marquess this mig... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Baron and Baroness de Neufligne (or Neuflize)

Arthur Henri Poole - Baron and Baroness de Neufligne (or Neuflize)

An unusual one this morning, we find a couple with a title in a very posed shot. But we wondered who they are and where was it taken?..Almost immediately, our intrepid Flickroonies identified that the catalogu... More

Happy Anniversary to Erin's Hope!!!  100 years ago this month!

Happy Anniversary to Erin's Hope!!! 100 years ago this month!

Today we have a wonderful Poole shot taken exactly 100 years ago this month. It features the "Erin's Hope Prize Flute Band" from Waterford taken on 1st August 1915 but where?..The location was identified as th... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Children of Mary.

Arthur Henri Poole - Children of Mary.

Group, Children of Mary. : commissioned by Rev. Mother, Convent of Holy Faith, Mullinavat...Today we will see the living rather than the dead, this fine group of young ladies in their regalia from the Poole Col... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Duffin's house, Larkfield, Ferrybank

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Duffin's house, Larkfield, Ferrybank

"Mr. Duffies' [?] house, Larkfield with mother and baby in summer attire?"..Thanks and congrats to Carol Maddock ( /photos/47297387@N03/ ) for confirming the location as Larkfield in Ferrybank on the Waterford... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Cigirí agus píobairí

Arthur Henri Poole - Cigirí agus píobairí

"School House, Ardmore, Staff"..Though differing from the diplomatic and academic "hoypaloi" of our recent RIA shot ( ...nlireland/18426438103/ ) , here we see another group shot with academic overtones from th... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Lady Marian Ileene Mabel Hastings

Arthur Henri Poole - Lady Marian Ileene Mabel Hastings

Lady Marion Cameron...Here we have Lady Marian Ileene Mabel Hastings born on 15 September 1895, She was the daughter of Lt.-Col. Warner Francis John Plantagenet Hastings, 15th Earl of Huntingdon and Maud Margar... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. J. Redmond. M.P., Mrs. Redmond and girl

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. J. Redmond. M.P., Mrs. Redmond and girl

This photo is one of my favourites for quite a while, I have seen quite a few photographs of the great man, but none better than this, in my opinion. ..We have Mr and Mrs Redmond and the consensus seems to be t... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Coláiste na Rinne, Rinn Ó gCuanach

Arthur Henri Poole - Coláiste na Rinne, Rinn Ó gCuanach

Student group at Ring College (Coláiste na Rinne), Co. Waterford..I was positive the "People Identified" bell would be rung many times today, but alas we still do not know the name of even one of the group!!!..... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Shamrock Hurling Club, Waterford

Arthur Henri Poole - Shamrock Hurling Club, Waterford

Shamrock Hurling Club, Waterford Co. Champions, 1915-16: commissioned by Mr. Murphy, Ferrybank...Carol Maddock ( /photos/47297387@N03/ ) Provides some information about this team from the Munster Express, "2 ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Ryan Wedding Party

Arthur Henri Poole - Ryan Wedding Party

Wedding party : commissioned by Mr. J. Ryan, Pipe Street, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny..Photographer: A. H. Poole. .Collection: Poole Photographic Studio ( http://catalogue.nli.ie/Search/Results?lookfor=A.H.+Poole... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Snapshot at apple market

Arthur Henri Poole - Snapshot at apple market

Lots of discussion today about a clock, a public convenience and apples, it reminded me of a sketch from Halls Pictorial Weekly (for those of you old enough to remember, it was popular way back in the last cent... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Best days of your life?

Arthur Henri Poole - Best days of your life?

Thanks for all your comments. The consensus seems to be that this boy is indeed Edmund (though we were led astray for a while by "Edward") Becher, at about age 11. This leads us to a grave record in France as f... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Messrs Cooke Bros, Baronstrand Street, Waterford, shopfront

Arthur Henri Poole - Messrs Cooke Bros, Baronstrand Street, Waterford,...

Great excitement in Library Towers today, Mary O'Leary and myself visited our boss Katherine McSharry, we had a lovely time and celebrated the milestone of reaching 30 Million views on our Flickr Stream. ..Back... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Group of two : commissioned by Mr. Synnott. Solicitor. Enniscorthy

Arthur Henri Poole - Group of two : commissioned by Mr. Synnott. Solic...

I think DannyM8 ( /photos/79549245@N06/ ) might have finally cracked this one. He proposes John A. Sinnott as the older man and his nephew John Nicholas Scallan a recently qualified a solicitor as the younger... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Nolan's Public House, Fennor North, Islandikane, Waterford.

Arthur Henri Poole - Nolan's Public House, Fennor North, Islandikane, ...

This rather grim looking building is one of several in the Poole Collection...Still difficult to understand what this photo is all about. derangedlemur ( /photos/8468254@N02/ ) Identifies the location as Fenn... More

Coffin of Bishop Miller, commissioned by Mrs. Miller, Bishops Grove, Waterford

Coffin of Bishop Miller, commissioned by Mrs. Miller, Bishops Grove, W...

A most unusual shot for this stream we have a coffin with flowers in the plush sitting room of a house. The coffin has been closed which probably means that viewing the remains has finished and he is about to ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - All lean to the right then?

Arthur Henri Poole - All lean to the right then?

Wedding group of seven ordered by Miss McCreevy, Newpark House, Kilkenny! This beautiful wedding photograph is one of a number in our collection from the Poole Collection and ordered by Miss McCreevy. They do... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Cottage with dog at the gate!

Arthur Henri Poole - Cottage with dog at the gate!

This shot was especially chosen fot the canine lovers among us who have been suffering since the stream went into hibernation!.The title of the shot is; "Cottage with dog at the gate" Commissioned by Mrs. Beale... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Standing up and sitting down!

Arthur Henri Poole - Standing up and sitting down!

This is a shot of tailors in the premises of Hearnes, Quay Waterford. A little research shows that the location is more likely to be Georges Street than any of the quays in the city! ..See: www.census.nation... More

Is this a whole hole or a half a hole, that is the question?

Is this a whole hole or a half a hole, that is the question?

This shot from the Poole Collection is listed as being of a "Mr. Meardon and group of workers at the Bunmahon Copper Mines in Co. Waterford..I note that there are two picks and two shovels on display and the sh... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Made it, Ma! Top of the world!

Arthur Henri Poole - Made it, Ma! Top of the world!

Presuming that if any of you work in Elfin Safety you're having a caniption looking at this photo of work on the tower of St. John's Church on Parnell Street, Waterford.....Information in our catalogue record i... More

Arthur Henri Poole - On a bicycle made for three

Arthur Henri Poole - On a bicycle made for three

Anyone know the technical term for this very snazzy bicycle? These natty gentlemen are members of the Waterford Bicycle Club.....Photographer: Poole Photographic Studios ( http://catalogue.nli.ie/Search/Results... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Lieutenant Storey (or more likely Stoney?)

Arthur Henri Poole - Lieutenant Storey (or more likely Stoney?)

Can we find out more about our young man? This studio portrait was probably taken in the 1880s when Lieutenant Storey/Stoney was based at one of the Barracks in Waterford city. He may have been from Kilkenny...... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Another Man and his Dog

Arthur Henri Poole - Another Man and his Dog

Sir Hercules Robert Langrishe, 5th Baronet Langrishe (1859-1943) and his dog. The Langrishe's seat for nearly 300 years (until 1981) was Knocktopher Abbey, Co. Kilkenny...Date: Tuesday, 25 March 1913..NLI Ref: ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Faux Snow...

Arthur Henri Poole - Faux Snow...

... but real 19th century "Ice Grips"! Presenting Elizabeth Poole (wife of A.H. Poole)! Thought this studio shot of her was suitably seasonal, but also that we might be able to find out more about her and/or t... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Coming Soon  -  The World Renowned Boot People

Arthur Henri Poole - Coming Soon - The World Renowned Boot People

Tyler & Sons making absolutely sure that everyone knew they were soon opening new premises on Broad Street in Waterford! And a lovely glimpse of another Lipton's Market ( nlireland/10833970264/ ) in this one t... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Positively the last motoring photo for a while...

Arthur Henri Poole - Positively the last motoring photo for a while...

... but just couldn't resist the Overland Whippets at Crotty's Garage (photo taken for a Miss Crotty), No. 11 The Mall in Waterford...Had not heard of this Overland make of car before. Had you?..Photographer: P... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Movember's Finest!, Boer War

Arthur Henri Poole - Movember's Finest!, Boer War

(And these finely moustachioed gentlemen were actually photographed in November of 1899!)..There's a wee mystery here. Most of these chaps are either tradesmen and/or members of the 3rd Division, Ambulance (pro... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Market Square, Enniscorthy

Arthur Henri Poole - Market Square, Enniscorthy

Had hoped that the boards leaning up against Jordan's windows on the right there were news posters, but it looks like a bar and they're ads for whiskies. However, some dating information might be gleaned from t... More

Arthur Henri Poole - A fine body of men...

Arthur Henri Poole - A fine body of men...

... and their equipment. These are signal men of the Royal Irish Artillery under Major Heath in Waterford. The major may be in the photo...Photographer: Poole Photographic Studios ( http://catalogue.nli.ie/Sear... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Myles and Bertie

Arthur Henri Poole - Myles and Bertie

These two gentlemen are brothers Hon. Captain Myles Ponsonby (left) and the Hon. Bertie Ponsonby...Photographer: Poole Photographic Studios ( http://catalogue.nli.ie/Search/Results?lookfor=A.H.+Poole&type=Autho... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Saving the tobacco crop

Arthur Henri Poole - Saving the tobacco crop

Who would have thought that tobacco would be cultivated at Rathmoylan in Co. Waterford? We believe that a Mrs William O'Brien commissioned this photo…..Thanks to OwenMacC for providing the location of Rathmoyla... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Sausage Room at Denny's Factory, Waterford

Arthur Henri Poole - Sausage Room at Denny's Factory, Waterford

First uploaded this about 18th months ago, but when I spotted the date, thought that I'd upcycle it today, 76 years after it was taken.....Photographer: Poole Photographic Studios ( http://catalogue.nli.ie/Sear... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Learning to be a Court Reporter?!

Arthur Henri Poole - Learning to be a Court Reporter?!

What's going on in this classroom at (we think) Mount Sion School in Waterford? Is that gadget a typewriter, or something else? Looks as if the paper(?) is wrapped around the platen...Think that's Book Keeping ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - The Dobbyns

Arthur Henri Poole - The Dobbyns

We believe these are members of the Dobbyn family who lived at Leoville (a big house?) in Waterford. Miss Dobbyn ordered the photograph...Photographer: Poole Photographic Studios ( http://catalogue.nli.ie/Searc... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Sibyl - Public domain image of a steam ship or boat

Arthur Henri Poole - Sibyl - Public domain image of a steam ship or bo...

As derangedlemur solved today's mystery image ( nlireland/9454962057/ ) in about 30 seconds, presenting today's bonus photograph - the paddle steamer Sibyl (libations to all the maritime gods that for once the... More

Arthur Henri Poole - The Fannings

Arthur Henri Poole - The Fannings

This family is almost certainly from Newtown in Waterford city, and Mr Fanning may have had something to do with a Butter Store. I'd say from the clothes, etc. that this is quite early for a Poole photo? (1884 ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Mmmmortimer's

Arthur Henri Poole - Mmmmortimer's

This shop window must have been like a magnet to the children (and adults!) of Bridge Street, Waterford - Licorice Allsorts, Mixed Gums, Fry's Shilling and Raspberry Cream Choclate... Really gorgeous array of e... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Winch, Workwear, Weird Object

Arthur Henri Poole - Winch, Workwear, Weird Object

We've met Mr Meardon ( http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=47290943@N03&q=meardon ) before at various dates in June 1906. He was owner/manager of Bunmahon/Bonmahon Copper Mines in Co. Waterford, and looks particul... More

Arthur Henri Poole - The king, the duke, and some other people...

Arthur Henri Poole - The king, the duke, and some other people...

King Edward VII at Lismore, Co. Waterford in early May 1904. The king was visiting the Duke of Devonshire at his Irish seat (correct term?) at Lismore Castle...The Duke of Devonshire is apparently in this photo... More

Arthur Henri Poole - St. Anne's Union Lawn Tennis Club, Waterford

Arthur Henri Poole - St. Anne's Union Lawn Tennis Club, Waterford

We believe this was taken at the opening meeting of this lawn tennis club in 1924...It looks as if they played croquet at St. Anne's as well, and how lovely to spot relatively early wearing of wristwatches too!... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Detail showing damage to The Hansa

Arthur Henri Poole - Detail showing damage to The Hansa

This may help solve the mystery of what happened to The Hansa... ( nlireland/8660291376 ) ..Date: November 1899?..NLI Ref: POOLEWP 1093 ( vtls000591208 ) . .You can also view this image, and many thousands of ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - For the Ladies

Arthur Henri Poole - For the Ladies

Supplying the 1930s fashion needs of women in the South East, I give you the Ladies' Department at Hickey's in New Ross...Hickey's obviously had A.H. Poole photographers in because of a huge sale they were havi... More

Arthur Henri Poole - For the Gentlemen

Arthur Henri Poole - For the Gentlemen

Supplying the 1930s sartorial needs of men in the South East, I give you the Men's Department at Hickey's in New Ross...Hickey's obviously had A.H. Poole photographers in because of a huge sale they were having... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr Wilcock, butler at Butlerstown Castle?

Arthur Henri Poole - Mr Wilcock, butler at Butlerstown Castle?

There's a bit of a mystery to this Poole Collection photograph. It was allegedly taken in Butlerstown Castle in Waterford (circa 1904, I think). There are three photos all taken at the same time. It was ordered... More

Arthur Henri Poole - South Eastern Wheelers, Mk. II

Arthur Henri Poole - South Eastern Wheelers, Mk. II

Abarophobia ( abaraphobia/ ) asked to see a second shot ( nlireland/8551318624/ ) of this Waterford Bicycle Club team with their silverware. There's something very strange going on with all of their faces, bu... More

Arthur Henri Poole - South Eastern Wheelers

Arthur Henri Poole - South Eastern Wheelers

John Spooner, of this parish, suggested "In commemoration of Ireland's first track cycling medal since 1896, (a silver won by Martyn Irvine two weeks ago in Minsk, followed an hour later by a gold) how about a ... More

Arthur Henri Poole - Lord Lieutenant & Corporation

Arthur Henri Poole - Lord Lieutenant & Corporation

This is a terribly grand group at a ceremony at City Hall in Waterford. We now know that the "Lord Lieutenant and Lady Aberdeen visited Waterford yesterday for the purpose of presenting the Fagan Shield (the gi... More

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