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Lantern slide depicting a print of Nelson's Pillar, O'Connell Street. Nelson Pillar, which was usually referred to as 'the pillar', was a large granite structure on which stood a statue of Horatio Nelson. It was built in 1809 and was erected on…

Lantern slide depicting the George IV monument in Dun Laoghaire, formerly known as Kingstown. Dun Laoghaire was officially named Kingstown in 1821 after a visit from the British King George IV in the same year. The George IV monument was erected in…

Lantern slide depicting Dun Laoghaire harbour. To the foreground can be seen two individuals , possibly a man and woman, walking. Originally catalogued as ' D3 VIII, 96' with no further labelling.

Lantern slide depicting a footbridge. In the background is a castle. In the foreground is a woman with a pram. Originally labelled as 'D3 VIII, 97 ' with the label 'Old Pines Dublin'. The slide is slightly cracked.

Lantern slide depicting the laying of the first stone of Nelson's Pillar on O'Connell Street. The stone was laid by the Lieutenant Charles Duke of Richmond on February 15th 1808. An engraving on the slide reads 'His Grace the Duke of Richmond…

Lantern slide depicting Upper Merrion Street before the construction of Government buildings. Originally catalogued as 'D3 VIII, 99' with labelling 'Uppr. Merrion St. Before Govt. Bds'.

Lantern slide depicting door numbers 12 & 13, Gardiner's place, Dublin. In the doorway of one of the houses can be seen two men, very well dressed, and one woma, also well dressed. A horse and carriage can also be seen in the foreground. Originally…

Lantern slide depicting a print of Church of St Michael le Pole with, with round tower. Originally catalogued as 'D3 IX , I ' with further labelling 'Church of St Michael Pole, Sheep Street, 22a'.
Beranger print of round tower and St Michael le…

Lantern slide depicting Blaquiere Bridge on the Royal Canal, Dublin. The bridge was named after John Blaquiere, soldier, politician and amateur engineer and was built in July of 1791. It is where Island Bridge stands today. Two boats, possibly…

Lantern slide depicting Grand Canal Hotel, Portobello bridge, Dublin, now the site of Portobello College. People can be seen in the foreground. Originall catalogued as 'D3 IX, 3' view of Grand Canal Hotel &e Portobello Dublin'.