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Author: Annette Black Publisher: Four Courts Press ISBN: 9781907002250 Category : Bridges Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A vivid history of Dublin unfolds in this exploration of more than 1,000 years of bridges over the river Liffey. From the time of the Vikings and their simple wooden bridge, through Dublin's late 17th-century expansion, when four new bridges were built within 14 years, to the iconic Ha'penny Bridge, the story of a city and its bridges is told. Dublin's bridges are not mere structures. They are monuments to heroes and heroines, celebrations of a great literary heritage, romantic reminders of gentler times, and futuristic style statements of a city's confidence in itself. They are portals to the city's past, revealing tales of bloody battles, political intrigue, innovative engineers and architects, dubious developers, and romantic liaisons. From the oldest surviving, Mellows Bridge of 1768, to the newest, the Rosie Hackett Bridge of 2014, all 24 bridges and those they replaced are eloquently described. Striking photographs, reproductions of old maps, and illustrations, along with suggested walking tours, complement the remarkable story of the bridges of Dublin. Lavishly illustrated, the book is essential for all those who are interested in this important part of Dublin's history. *** "This glorious volume, a perfect gift for all ages, will be treasured for generations. We only wish these bridges could talk!" -- Celtic Connection, August 2016 [Subject: History, Irish Studies, Architecture]
Author: Annette Black Publisher: Four Courts Press ISBN: 9781907002250 Category : Bridges Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A vivid history of Dublin unfolds in this exploration of more than 1,000 years of bridges over the river Liffey. From the time of the Vikings and their simple wooden bridge, through Dublin's late 17th-century expansion, when four new bridges were built within 14 years, to the iconic Ha'penny Bridge, the story of a city and its bridges is told. Dublin's bridges are not mere structures. They are monuments to heroes and heroines, celebrations of a great literary heritage, romantic reminders of gentler times, and futuristic style statements of a city's confidence in itself. They are portals to the city's past, revealing tales of bloody battles, political intrigue, innovative engineers and architects, dubious developers, and romantic liaisons. From the oldest surviving, Mellows Bridge of 1768, to the newest, the Rosie Hackett Bridge of 2014, all 24 bridges and those they replaced are eloquently described. Striking photographs, reproductions of old maps, and illustrations, along with suggested walking tours, complement the remarkable story of the bridges of Dublin. Lavishly illustrated, the book is essential for all those who are interested in this important part of Dublin's history. *** "This glorious volume, a perfect gift for all ages, will be treasured for generations. We only wish these bridges could talk!" -- Celtic Connection, August 2016 [Subject: History, Irish Studies, Architecture]
Author: John W. De Courcy Publisher: Gill ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 520
Book Description
The history of the River Liffey presented in encyclopedia format, with nearly 1400 entries and about 200 illustrations. The introduction gives an overview of the historical development along the Liffey.
Author: Michael English (Graphic designer) Publisher: ISBN: 9781907002298 Category : Bridges Languages : en Pages : 0
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Dublin's Ha'penny Bridge is one of the symbols of the city. Opened on 19 May 1816, the first dedicated footbridge over the river Liffey, it was also the first iron bridge in Ireland. The bridge was officially named after the first duke of Wellington, the Dublin-born victor of the Battle of Waterloo. It quickly acquired the nickname by which it is still known because it replaced a Liffey ferry which charged passengers a half-penny and this amount was now charged to pedestrians as a toll to cross the bridge. The Ha'penny Bridge has had its share of controversy. In 1913 proposals were made to replace it with an art gallery designed by the famous architect Sir Edward Lutyens at the request of Sir Hugh Lane. The gallery would span the river similar to the Vasari Corridor in Florence. In the event, Dublin Corporation did not have enough funds for the project, so it was turned down. The Ha'penny Bridge was triumphantly restored in 2001 --
Author: John W. De Courcy Publisher: Gill ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 520
Book Description
The history of the River Liffey presented in encyclopedia format, with nearly 1400 entries and about 200 illustrations. The introduction gives an overview of the historical development along the Liffey.
Author: Clair L Sweeney Publisher: ISBN: 9781910742631 Category : Languages : en Pages : 260
Book Description
Everyone knows Dublin's main river, the Liffey. But many people may be less familiar with the Dodder, the Tolka and the Camac. And then there are the 'vanished' rivers, such as the Poddle, which have long been diverted underground. In this fascinating survey of Dublin's waterways, great and small, Clair M. Sweeney guides the reader across the length and breadth of Ireland's capital city, pointing out well-known and lesser-known landmarks, and setting out lore and legend.
Author: Elizabeth Healy Publisher: Irish American Book Company ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 202
Book Description
The Liffey River rises from a pool high in the mountains of county Wicklow, runs a circular course through county Kildare, and then meets the sea in Dublin City.
Author: Joseph Brady Publisher: ISBN: 9781846825200 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In the 1930s and 1940s, Dublin took on the characteristics of today's city. Decisions taken about the location of large-scale social housing programmes, a lack of reform of urban governance and mixed messages in relation to urban planning combined to produce the social patterns of the city that are recognizable today. The city began to deal with the motor car as a friend to be accommodated with some interesting and long-term results. These and other issues are explored in this latest volume in the 'Making of Dublin' series. The volume aims to convey a sense of what it was like to live in and to use the city during these two decades. Particular attention is devoted to looking at the impact of the Emergency and on how the city functioned, particularly as a shopping centre and tourism centre.
Author: John De Courcy Publisher: O'Brien Press ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 76
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"The Panoramic View illustrates all the major Dublin buildings along the course of the Liffey, as they are today, and the bridges that cross it." --Back cover.
Author: Mary L. Mulvihill Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 9780684020945 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 504
Book Description
Ingenious Ireland takes readers on a magnificent tour of the country's natural wonders, clever inventions, and historic sites. Richly illustrated and meticulously compiled, Ingenious Ireland introduces readers to the complete history, culture, and landscape of all thirty-two Irish counties. Mary Mulvihill unearths Ireland's treasures and divulges her secrets, such as the oldest fossil footprints in the Northern hemisphere, the advent of railways, the invention of milk of magnesia, and why the shamrock is a sham. Fascinating and comprehensive, Ingenious Ireland unravels the mysteries and marvels of this remarkable country.
Author: Annette Black
Author: Annette Black
Author: John W. De Courcy
Author: Michael English (Graphic designer)
Author: John W. De Courcy
Author: Clair L Sweeney
Author: Elizabeth Healy
Author: Joseph Brady
Author: John De Courcy
Author: Mary L. Mulvihill
Author: Christopher Moriarty