Dublin castle stands on the site of original city fortifications from the Viking occupation of Ireland between 930-1014 AD. In 1214 King John of England built the castle fortifications & the upper yard from that period is still largely intact. Many of the medieval buildings in Dublin city were destroyed during the great fire of April 1684. During the conflagration buildings and adjoining walls were blown up to prevent fire from reaching the State records & gunpowder towers. Dublin Castle tower & circular garden photo.
Dublin Castle was once the seat of British colonial administration in Ireland & repository of the Irish Crown Jewels until their theft under suspicious circumstances in 1907.  View of castle tower & wall, with St. Patrick's Hall. Original Dublin photographs © irelandposters. |
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View images of Saint Patrick's Hall & discover more about the Irish crown jewels theft from Dublin Castle.
Dublin Castle & Bedford clock tower. View photos of the National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge, dedicated to the memory of Irish soldiers who died during the 1914-1918 Great War. Includes Lusitania ship sinking poster.Dublin 1930's street scene photos, including O'Connell Bridge traffic & old Dublin images video clips. Photo-guide of historic city buildings & famous landmarks in Dublin, with location details. Irish photo gallery & Ireland posters - main contents. |