A nostalgic image of O'Connell Street - the main thoroughfare in Ireland's capital city Dublin c1969. Pedestrians near the G.P.O & motor traffic parked on the area vacated by Nelson's pillar, referred to locally as Nelson's patch, is in use as a Bus parking zone. ![]() Enhanced image from 1969 John Hinde postcard view of O'Connell Street & G.P.O. building. Original photograph by R. Beer. |
41 years later & in central Dublin the Milennium Spire is at the location formerly occupied by Nelson's Pillar. |
Dublin in the Rare Old Times. Images of O'Connell Street & central Dublin from summer 1997 > 2021. |
![]() |
Late 1950's & 1960's rural Ireland images, County Galway & Aran islands. Photos of historic buildings & Dublin landmarks with location details. 19th century Cork city, Waterford & Dublin antique Ireland prints. Live central Dublin webcam images of Temple Bar [Courtesy Earthcam].
Irish photo gallery & Ireland posters main contents.
|