Arthur Henri Poole - Penny Farthing
Mr. T. Doyle of Yoletown Roller Mills, Wexford with a penny farthing bicycle. It is not clear whether this bike was Mr. Doyle's, or a rather exotic photographic studio prop...Bob Montgomery 2012 said:."This is ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - March 1 (allegedly), 1897
So far in my attempt to post a picture every day ( nlireland/collections/72157626612128423/ ) taken on that date/month, I've been so scrupulous that not even an independent assessor from KPMG could cast any as... More
Arthur Henri Poole - The Lizard
Great group shot of intending passengers and some crew aboard the Lizard, probably along the quays in Waterford. Believe that the commanding officer may have been called something like Captain Reth, but couldn'... More
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 - Spiral
Not quite a Wall of Death, but this must surely have been quite a thrilling act for audiences at Lloyd's Circus nonetheless. I like the tiny part of the crowd that's lit up by sunlight...Lloyd's Circus (aka Llo... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Motoring on The Mall
Mr Goff (bearded) driving with Colonel McGrath on The Mall in Waterford. This was the bare bones of information we originally had on this photo.....However, thanks to Bob Montgomery 2012 for his fantastic contr... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Steam power
Work on construction of a new railway cutting in Waterford. This photo was commissioned by a Mr Cuthbert, perhaps of Gracedieu, Waterford...Interesting juxtaposition of old and new technologies - horse versus s... More
Arthur Henri Poole - May 28, 1901
Waterford Bicycle Club group outside the Court House, Catherine Street, Waterford...Date: Tuesday, 28 May 1901..NLI Ref.: POOLEIMP 869 ( vtls000036564 )
Arthur Henri Poole - What's going on here then?
All we have is that it was taken in Waterford, and "Manor" - Manor Street? Manor Hill? and the title Motor cars in yard...Any and all ideas as to what the yokes are along the wall will be entertained.....Date: ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Get set!
Thanks to input from Bob Montgomery 2012, we now know that this bicycle race took place on the cycle track built by William G.D. Goff, pioneer cyclist and motorist, in the People's Park, Waterford. The track op... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Sibyl - Public domain image of steamship
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 - Gobble, Gobble!
Turkeys being delivered to Flynn & Young's on Conduit Lane in Waterford.....Could the chap who's lifting up one of the turkeys be the gentleman on the right in this interior shot of .Flynn & Young's ( nlireland... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Messrs Cooper, talking at motor car
Yesterday was a day of remembrance for those who died on the roads over the years so to start with a motoring image seems appropriate This fine Poole shot of or commissioned by Messrs Cooper (with car) starts ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - On Deck of S.S. Coningbeg
More funnels than you could shake a stick at on the deck of the S.S. Coningbeg, on the River Suir in Waterford...Date: Saturday, 14 March 1914..NLI Ref.: P_WP_2541a ( P_WP_2541a )
Arthur Henri Poole - February 24, 1914
These are the crew members of a Norwegian vessel, who survived what is known as the Fethard Lifeboat Disaster...These men were on board their vessel, The Mexico (with its cargo of mahogany and cedar from Mexico... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Definitely the S.S. Coningbeg!
Major fail yesterday morning, uploading a good photo of a Marconi Room, but not aboard the S.S. Coningbeg! Hoping to make amends with this shot that is definitely the S.S. Coningbeg, photographed sailing into W... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Wacky Races?
We may well have seen some of these chaps before making cars at the O'Gorman motor works in Clonmel ( nlireland/7127891871 ) 14 years after this photo was taken, but here is the O'Gorman Bros. Social Club in a... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Aeroplane on roof at Barrack Street, Waterford
Thanks to ofarrl ( 33577523@N08/ ) (see comments below), we now have a lot more information about this photo. The crash happened in November 1920 as a "Scout" plane, carrying despatches from Fermoy to Waterfor... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Soldiers Going Away II
Thanks to Niall McAuley ( gnmcauley/ ) for confirmation that this photo was taken at Adelphi Quay in Waterford, and that sign at top right is for Soldiers' Home. And we're indebted to whoever packed the luggag... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Hamburg! Urgent!
Men loading plants at William Power & Sons, Waterford. The labels on the huge baskets all say "Hamburg. Urgent". Wondering what plants? Could it be those in the foreground that look like mini Christmas trees. B... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Rolls-Royce, but where? Ballyboggan, that's where...
We had some tentative information on this one, not all of which we could stand over in a court of law.....We believed these are Mr and Mrs Philip B. Pierce. This is their Rolls-Royce. The photo may have been ta... More
Arthur Henri Poole - May 19, 1922
This motor cycle showroom in Waterford was photographed for Mr William Cordner, Cycle Agent. The Cordners lived on Henrietta Street. Would love to know if that's where their business was too...There's great inf... More
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 - December 18, 1928
Proud array of Morris cars on the forecourt of Mr John Kelly's garage at Catherine Street, Waterford. Kelly's was the sole district agent for Morris cars...The car on extreme left has a sign in the window with ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - February 9, 1924
Brand spanking new, and a snip at £360 - this is the Vulcan Demonstration Van. Its chassis could take 20-25 cwt., and it was distributed by B.T. Lambert Ltd., 3 Cornmarket, Dublin...From examining shots of the ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - January 3, 1930
Not a good start to the year 1930 for the owner of this Cotton motorbike! This photo was taken at John Kelly's garage ( nlireland/6531108775/in/photostream ) on Catherine Street, Waterford...Date: Friday, 3 Ja... More
Arthur Henri Poole - January 3, 1930
Not a good start to the year 1930 for the owner of this Cotton motorbike! This photo was taken at John Kelly's garage ( nlireland/6531108775/in/photostream ) on Catherine Street, Waterford...Date: Friday, 3 Ja... More
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
Yacht : commissioned by Mrs. Stanley Lyons, 62 Leinster Road, Rathmine...
A fine days sailing in the offing with a fine yacht decked out with bunting and flags. Given that it was during the Emergency it seems a bit 'off' but I'm sure life went on!..We did not discover much about the... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Tramore train station : commissioned by Messrs Ea...
Well, we made it through the week without our jet setting Morning Mary, I really do hope she is having a lovely time! Don't you?.I suppose the first question about this photo is why was Poole commissioned by Ea... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Group of seven : commissioned by Mrs. John Walsh,...
Northern Hemisphere Flickeroonies.It is difficult to get going on the first few Monday mornings of the new year, fear not, we have a lovely family portrait to warm the cockles of your heart..Southern Hemisphere... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Rebels, irregulars, a flying column...
This image of a group of armed men was commissioned by a Captain McGrath from Mr. Poole in 1923. My first impression of it was that they were very well armed which made it unlikely to have been taken before 19... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Start today, make no delay!
Poor morning Mary is suffering a bad bout of vertigo after all the standing on her head trying to see the "Uppsidey Downsie" half of yesterdays Eblana Collection offering. So, for safety's sake, I've gone back ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Waiting at the barracks door - the Waterford Mili...
While the sentry (in full uniform but without his rifle) stands guard, and his colleague in "undress" uniform looks on, the new recruits wait in anticipation! A candid image from Poole to start the week. It wa... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Hit 'em for six!
Most Poole photographs have been carefully posed but this is a "live" cricket match in full swing. Some may feel that cricket it about as exciting and interesting as paint drying but for the enlightened it is ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Enniscorthy, Castleboro - river and steps
A big house near Enniscorthy in County Wexford taken from the level of the river. There is mention of "steps" but I cannot see them! Can you?..As confirmed by today's contributors (and indeed by Wikipedia ( C... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Hard to starboard
From the far North West we are propelled to the South East to view the good ship SS Fastnet. Mr Poole was a great man for photographing sea going vessels, the date range here is made for “narrowing” though we h... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Music hath charms...
The music class in Rockwell College in County Tipperary poses for Mr. Poole and his glass plate camera. While it may be a long way to Tipperary these young men were never going to form a marching band with tho... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Loves young dream
This commission from Mr. Noonan, of Crooke, Passage East, County Waterford was to copy a photograph taken earlier by a photographer who had his/her name embossed on the original. A really handsome couple in th... More
Arthur Henri Poole - At last - A dog accompanied by a woman!
'Painting by Sir John Lavery for Mrs. McEnery, Kilmoganny' is the catalogue title for this shot from the Poole Collection. Featuring a dog allowing itself to be held by a young lady it looks a really lovely po... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Boys in uniform
"Group of boys and young men in uniform commissioned by Mr. R. Grubb" is the title of this shot, and we have nine boys with uniform accouterments in shot. it reminds me of a ditty my mother would trot out some... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Ridgways group when young - and old!
Each morning I have a choice as to which photo to upload and these vary from the sublime to the tragic. Yesterdays shot reminding us of the misery that arose from evictions and other tragedies proved much more... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Cullinan MP, wedding group, large
Another fine wedding photograph for you all today. The catalogue date suggests 1913 and there is no doubt that the fashion on show is consistent with that. My five year old nephew saw this photo on my computer ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Miss Grubbs wedding group
I always love a good wedding photo and this is one of the best you will find. The date range of 1901 to 1954 should be narrowed very quickly and I do hold out the hope of you getting the exact day correct. I al... More
"Cavalry and infantry in the battle of the hunt" is neither....
Horsemen and marshals stand and pose for their moment in time. The once respected and much enjoyed experience of hunting (by the humans at any rate) has changed in recent times. Today many oppose the hunt in ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - William Robert Caldbeck RIP
Nothing as exciting or as lively as Dad and Sean Lemass in this shot from Mr. Poole. A gravestone of William Robert Caldbeck who died in early middle age in a well kept grave somewhere. Who was William and wh... More
Arthur Henri Poole - It's just not cricket!
It most certainly is Cricket and a fine body of men from the Emmett Club pose to record their membership and playing season. Cricket was a sport that was very widely played in Ireland and lived in harmony with... More
Arthur Henri Poole - The High and the Mighty
A big change today from the lens of the estimable Mr. Poole! Two water tanks on a hill demonstrating the changes that took place in engineering over a period of years. Commissioned by Mr. J. Delaney, M.D.C.E.... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Lord Muskerry's boat - and a wooden horse!
Yet another Poole commission to shoot a crew on a boat - but this time complete with the owners. It all looks very nautical and ship shape, but the presence of women on board would have appalled many old time ... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Reflection of a Dredger for Mr. Friel of Newtown
A Poole commission for a Mr. Friel of Newtown shows a dredger on a river during a flat calm. If it is in Waterford, which we suspect it is, then this would have been at the top of the tide and close to the qua... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Shop at Hearne's - Lunch at the Granville
Two of Waterfords iconic establishments captured by Mr. Poole for today's image. Hearnes shop is still there going strong and a mecca for the discerning shopper. The Granville, next door, a great place to sta... More
Arthur Henri Poole - The Airplane and the Son at Castle Grace
Colonel R. R. Grubb of Castle Grace, Clogheen commissioned this composite photograph of an airplane and his son. The plane should be easy to identify and should help with the dating. Who was Col. Grubb, and w... More
Arthur Henri Poole - The family that prays together - stays together
House decorated for the Eucharistic Congress from the Poole Collection. The Congress took place in Dublin but the faithful took part in many activities in places throughout the country. In this case Mr. Quinn... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Woodstown, water, white wall and wasp waist!
This lovely shot from the Poole Collection of the beach at Woodstown, County Waterford has a number of attractions. Soft sand, boys making sand castles, fish traps in the distance, a beached boat and a lady wi... More
Arthur Henri Poole - The Earl of Sligo and his lady
The Earl of Sligo in his plus fours in confident pose standing beside a lady who is not identified. Yesterday we had the Earl of Meath's residence but today, for Sligo, we have the man himself. What was Sligo... More
Arthur Henri Poole - A motley crew?
The captain and crew of the SS Dungeness out of Glasgow pose for a photograph in Irelands oldest city, Waterford! A nice cheerful group to start our week while outside the sun is shining and all is well with t... More
Waterfords history in the making - Willie Redmond goes to war!
Clearly a City Corporation group photograph from Mr. Poole today with the Lord Mayor in chain and robes and Willie Redmond in military uniform. This is the second day in a row with a military man in a group bu... More
Arthur Henri Poole - A happy family portrait celebrating his survival?
This portrait of a mature family -with one son(?) in uniform- is today's shot from the Poole Collection. As it would appear to have been taken in November 1918, it was possibly taken to celebrate the survival ... More
Cabinet commissioned by Mr. M.J. Staines M.P., 6 Harcourt St., Dublin
A "cabinet" photograph of M. J. Staines M.P. from the Poole Collection to bring us back after the long Easter break. I am not sure what part he played in the Easter Rising but he was a significant figure ther... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Top Hats, Trilbys and Bowlers
A fine image from the Poole Collection of a wedding group commissioned by Mr. Cornelius Phelan, Kilganey House, Clonmel! The ladies in their finery including necklaces, fur stoles and hats are matched by the g... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Church Organ somewhere or other?
A fine church organ in a beautifully decorated church somewhere from the Poole Collection for today! While the carved wooden panels on the walls might indicate the sideways facing choir seats of a reformed ch... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Fancy hats and Roman Collars
A wedding group from the Poole studios with a wonderful selection of hats and at least 5 members of the clergy in attendance. With such a fine group attending I do hope that Mr. and Mrs. Cassin of Bennettsbrid... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Wedding group : commissioned by Capt.Thomas Hayes...
A handsome military group celebrating the nuptials of Captain Thomas Hayes? There is, however, less than military precision on display - some wearing`gloves and others holding them, some wearing caps and othe... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Introducing Mr. Lawrence Anthony from Mullinavat
For our first visit to the Poole collection for this year we have an unusual image for him, a "Carte de Visite". While I have seen these cards posted on other photostreams before I am not sure I fully underst... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Civic Guards Wexford, group
This early photograph of the Irish Police (while they were still known as the Civic Guards) shows a police service in its infancy. Two officers, three sergeants and the remaining "Guards" make up the station p... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Hey, Good looking(?)
This handsome young couple with the relaxed demeanour are Mr. and Mrs. Kieran Carroll, Monablenchmeen, Urlingford, Co.Kilkenny! They look very comfortable in each others' company and as if they have been marr... More
Wedding of Jack Heaslip and Eilish Long: commissioned by Mr. John Heas...
A Poole shot with a difference, a "modern" wedding taken in the '50s and so very different to those earlier images we have become used to. The names are readily available so this may not facilitate the Treasur... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Mr. Dunphy, Asst Master, workhouse, group.
A fine family group from the studio of Mr. Poole with a baby, a dog, a military man and fine lugs on display. Mr. Dunphy had a fine and healthy looking family and was justifiably proud of them! While the work... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Group : commissioned by Dr. Shorten, Magazine Ed,...
To end the week today we have a charming group photograph from Mr. Poole. Dr. Shorten must have been an important client if he was a magazine editor? Three of the prettiest girls you have ever seen with a boy... More
Sergt. Ruttle's family group, Sergt with hat off : commissioned by Ser...
Sergeant Ruttle, the 'Member in Charge' of Passage East Barracks and his family make a fine image to end our week on. In 1907 when this was taken the world order was seemingly rock solid, peace prevailed, the ... More
Lacey's Public House, Johnstown, Waterford : commissioned by Mr. H. Ke...
Continuing our visits to Irish places of hospitality, the ubiquitous Irish Pub. Today's offering is from the Poole Collection and as well as the Lacey establishment we have two young people standing posing out... More
Clare Senior Hurling team, is likely the Clare Junior Football team
The day after Mr. Pooles native Waterford book their place in the All Ireland Hurling Final against Galway we have the Clare Hurling team from 1925? A fine bunch of young men in those old fashioned "sashed" je... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Doctor Atkins, District Asylum
A stream of irreverent thoughts came into my head when I saw the title to this shot from Poole! Is he perhaps an inmate or the attendant? Does he make "Dr. Atkins Patented Nerve Powders for Lunatic conditions... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Sir Walter Raleigh, cottage at Youghal
From the academic Sir John P. Mahaffy to his more famous knightly colleague Sir Walter Raleigh and a cottage in County Cork! My definition of a cottage and Raleigh's definition would be many miles (or rooms an... More
Monument to Sir Henry Barron. : commissioned by The Marquis de Pons
Another visit to the wonderful collection from the Poole studio in Waterford. Each time I upload one of this collection I think how lucky Waterford is to have their history recorded so beautifully and preserve... More
Arthur Henri Poole - Grange Terrace (and its children) Waterford!
I haven't had the pleasure of putting up a Poole shot for some time and today I can put up a cracker! Grange Terrace with its children assembled outside the doors of the nearer houses on a wet day looks so wel... More
Aberavon April 13, 1909
This, we believe, is a Welsh rugby team from Aberavon on their Irish Tour in 1909. They had played a match at the Mardyke in Cork the day before this photo was taken, and there's a very scathing report on the p... More
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
Baron and Baroness de Neuflize (21297446038)
An unusual one this morning, a couple with a title in a very posed shot. But who are they and where was it taken?Français : Le baron et sa femme en Irlande, vers 1900-1923 Photographer: A.H. Poole Collection: ... More
Lord William Beresford's funeral
We were speaking of the Beresford and De la poer families yesterday, so when I spotted this one (taken 112 years ago today), it was irresistible. Taken on The Mall in Waterford city, the hearse is just disappea... More
Berkley Sq, London W1 (25954583006)
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 off Berkeley Square. Home t... More
C.J. Kickham's GAA August 11, 1912
C.J. Kickham's GAA Football Club, who had been Junior League Winners in 1911. This club was named after Charles J. Kickham (1828-1882), author and Fenian. Think they were either a Dublin or Tipperary club? Date... More
Cathal O'Shannon, 1918 - A black and white photo of a man smoking a ci...
Cropped photograph of the Irish Trade Unionist, Journalist and Politician Cathal O'Shannon, taken August 1918
Coming of Age Celebrations for 6th Marquess of Waterford
This photo was apparently taken at the Coming of Age celebrations for the 6th Marquess of Waterford. He is shown standing behind is invalid mother, the dowager Marchioness of Waterford and next to his grandpar... More
Cotton motorbike January 3, 1930
Not a good start to the year 1930 for the owner of this Cotton motorbike! This photo was taken at John Kelly's garage on Catherine Street, Waterford. Date: 3 January 1930 NLI Ref.: P_WP_3662
Cricket, Watford, May 22, 1909
Cricket Team at Barracks, (almost certainly) Waterford. Date: Saturday, 22 May 1909 NLI Ref.: P_WP_1924" P_WP_1924</a>
Dr Robert Miller June 22, 1925, Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland
This is Dr. Robert Miller (1866-1931), Bishop of Cashel, Emly, Waterford and Lismore. Date: 22 June 1925 NLI Ref.: P_WP_3304" target="_blank" P_WP_3304</a>
Dr Vincent White in his Mayoral robes
Was worried that it'd be difficult to find a photo taken on 29 February as it only rolls around once every four years, but the Poole Collection came to my rescue... This is Dr Vincent White in his Mayoral robes... More
Foundation stone of Waterford Free Library
This is millionaire industrialist and library philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, pictured with assembled dignitaries for the laying of the foundation stone of Waterford Free Library at Lady Lane - one of five free... More
Home and Colonial Stores May 10, 1910
Group of shop assistants outside the Home & Colonial Stores on Broad Street, Waterford. Very packed window display jammed with packets of tea, and a lovely placard in the side window proudly proclaiming that th... More
Irish Guards' Mascot - Leitrim Boy
A very young member of the Irish Guards, pictured at Waterford Barracks with the regiment's mascot, an Irish Wolfhound. I thought that the dog must have moved, because on zooming in, there seemed to be a ghostl... More
John Redmond MP nomination
The scene at Waterford Court House when John Redmond, M.P. was nominated (although he is not present in the photo). The second Westminster election in 1910 took place from 3 to 19 December. John Redmond, an ada... More
Men at Bonmahon Mines County Waterford early 1900s
Men at Bonmahon Mines County Waterford early 1900s (believed to be 1906). NLI Ref.: P_WP_1570
Morris cars on the forecourt of Mr J. Kellys garage at Catherine Stree...
Proud array of Morris cars on the forecourt of Mr J. Kelly's garage at Catherine Street, Waterford, Ireland. Kelly's was the sole district agent for Morris cars. The car on extreme left has a sign in the window... More
Mr. J. Redmond. M.P., Mrs. Redmond and girl (17724334909)
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 th... More
Player's cards July 16, 1932
Display of cigarette and tobacco products photographed for Mr McNeill, advertising manager with John Player & Sons. At the centre of the display is the sailor that featured on the "Navy Cut" brand for many year... More
Sausages, black and white pudding, and lard
Artistic display of meat products from Irish Co-operative Meat Ltd., Waterford to tempt the palate in the run up to Christmas 1930. So we have sausages, black and white pudding, and lard. The packaging on the l... More
Seán Milroy, circa 1920s
Photograph of Irish Politician Seán Milroy, circa 1920s.
Signal men of the Royal Irish Artillery
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: http://catalogue.nli.ie/Search/Results?l... More
Sir Hercules Robert Langrishe (cropped)
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