Uploads from National Library of Ireland on The Commons, tagged 1920s, with geodata

Back to Brennan's of Barronstrand Street

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:18:27 -0800

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

We've visited Mr John Brennan at 27 Barronstrand Street, Waterford before, and seen his family portrait. Obviously Mr Brennan had moved on from dainty lingerie to a big push on men's hats in September 1928...

Date: Thursday, 27 September 1928

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3565

O'Gorman Brothers Garage

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 05:49:02 -0800

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

We know from a lot of work done here previously, that this was taken in Clonmel. It was requested by Desktop 123 whose specialist subject is definitely the O'Gorman's. (Always happy to take requests!)

Date: Saturday, 15 April 1922

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3003

Oscar Traynor (under the X)

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 01:35:12 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

We were originally fairly sure this photo was taken on Monday, 10 July 1922, but wanted to know a lot more about it than we did. If correctly dated, this would have been taken 5 days after Oscar Traynor's anti-Treaty fighters had been defeated around O'Connell Street in Dublin, and 17 days before he was arrested and imprisoned in Gormanston Camp... We asked if any of you could help and there was a huge effort put into correctly dating this photo.

Thanks to everyone involved, but ultimately, we have to thank Siulach who commented:
"According to the Irish Independent, April 3, 1922, the Dublin City Brigade I.R.A. paraded at Smithfield on the 2nd "under officers who recognise the Executive established as a result of the recent Convention", and were addressed by Oscar Traynor, Rory O'Connor and F[rank] Henderson."

The dating of this photo is particularly useful to us, because it allows us to accurately date other W.D. Hogan photos taken at this spot on Sunday, 2 April 1922! And also allows us add the Holy Trinity of tags: Location Identified; People Identified; Date Established...

Date: Sunday, 2 April 1922

NLI Ref.: HOG228

Not an Irish Civil War Prayer Vigil after all!

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 01:47:53 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

We thought that this W.D. Hogan photograph was taken during the Irish Civil War. The title on our catalogue was: "A prayer vigil, during the Irish Civil War, possibly in London" - at least we were partly right!

It had been suggested that this was taken in London, because it was stamped on the back with "Photo by The Press Photographic Agency, Johnson's Court, Fleet St., E.C.4.". Have to admit I wasn't initially convinced about London, but am absolutely happy to say that I was entirely wrong...

Have a look through the comments below, to see how the location of Downing Street in London was established by our Fantastic Flickroonies, and hence an accurate date for this photo... So we've achieved two of our Triumvirate of Terrificness - Date established and Location identified. If we identify any of the people, I may faint away with happiness! :)

Date: Thursday, 14 July 1921 (at approximately 17:30)

NLI Ref.: HOG1

Smiliest flower girls ever?

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 01:51:50 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

This much happier crew of flower girls were pictured at an O'Neill Power wedding. Rockfield is mentioned, and we've come across that location before, as home of the Gallweys in Tramore. But the O'Neill Powers lived at Power Hall, Kilkenny...

The few sentences above were our starting point, and we mistakenly thought this photo had been taken on Wednesday, 2 July 1929. Look at the comments below to see what was achieved: Date established; location identified; all three girls identified! Think an old Library is entitled to a (very genteel) whoop of joy!

Date: Saturday, 27 July 1929

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3633

Military Barracks at 11.07 a.m., but where? Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park, that's where!

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:10:47 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

Apologies for late posting this morning!

Today's photo was our 9th "unknown location" Fergus O'Connor photograph. Until today, 7 had been located. Had a feeling that this one, taken between 1900 and 1920, would be despatched with relative ease, but was super impressed with martindevlin who solved this mystery with impressive speed - it's now Garda Headquarters in the Phoenix Park, Dublin!

Now, our record for "unknown location" Fergus O'Connor photos is 8 out of 9 solved. HOWEVER, it'd be great to get a date for this one too...

Date: 1920?

NLI Ref.: OCO 64

Diaphalene for dainty lingerie

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:27:34 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

This is Mr John Brennan with his son, happily posing in the door of his drapery shop at 27 Barronstrand Street, Waterford (thanks Niall McAuley and desmondg47) now occupied by National Irish Bank.

I thought that the little guy looked familiar, and here's the whole family taken 7 months later.

Both window displays proudly proclaim John Brennan's stocking of all things Horrockses (and the mysterious Diaphalene), and there's great evidence of 1920s material, voile and curtain pricing in the right hand window, all prices presumably by the yard...

Diaphalene (for dainty lingerie) is a mystery no longer, thanks to DannyM8. See his lovely advertisement below.

Date: Monday, 10 May 1926

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3364

Rushing

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Sun, 06 May 2012 03:31:33 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

Locals and day trippers enjoying the sunshine at Rush, Co. Dublin. Like this one for the clear examples of the progression of wheeled transport - bicycle, motorbike and car. But I think there may be a horse in there as well (or perhaps a cow which ruins the whole "horse" power vibe). The car registration no. is YI 9567 or YI 9562, but it is definitely YI 956#.

DannyM8 has identified the car as a Citroen B10 1925 and gives Dublin City Registration Plates as going from YI 1 to YI 9999 (Apr 1921 - Mar 1927). Our reg. no. is YI 9567 or 9562, so would that give us a date of around 1926 rather than 1925?

And our thanks to Philip Ward for spotting yet another form of wheeled transportation - a pram!

We were unsure whether this was the North or the South Beach, but shocko990, artvaleri and swordscookie all confirm South Beach, thanks very much!

Date: Circa 1925/26?

NLI Ref.: Eas 1941

Donnybrook Village

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:53:03 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

Our catalogue described this as a Street scene, possibly in Dublin: with motor cars, pedestrians and tramlines. I knew we could do better than that, hoping J. McCaffrey at no. 39 would be a help.

I was thinking Terenure-ish, but was absolutely wrong! Thanks a million to DannyM8 who suggested Donnybrook, and then backed it up with hard evidence from the 1911 census, finding John McCaffrey, greengrocer, (35) at 39 Donnybrook Road!

With regard to an accurate date for this photo, one of the Irish Times news posters trumpets Religious War in Mexico, and exactly that headline appeared on page 8 of the Irish Times on Monday, 15 August 1927, so that seems relatively safe for dating...

P.S. Love the alleged Confesserie! Did you confess your guilt for guzzling cream cakes here?

Date: Monday, 15 August 1927

NLI Ref.: OCO 105

April 20, 1922

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:13:11 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

This are the owners and some of the staff of Messrs O'Gorman. We thought that these gentlemen had something to do with a garage (Automobile Engineers) on Parnell Street, Waterford, and that they may also have had a factory in Clonmel... Didn't take long for you guys to set us right (see fantastic comments below). Thanks one and all for the location and business info you dug up on the O'Gormans.

I reckon the three gentlemen in the front row are the O'Gorman Brothers. What think ye?

Thanks very much to Desktop 123 for the following fantastic information:
"This Photo was taken in front of 'Prior Park' house in Clonmel. It was his family house (right next to the Coach building factory). Prior Park house was demolished and a small group of houses built in its place (Prior Park estate). J.F. O'Gorman's son and daughter still live in the area."

blackpoolbeach provided us with this map showing Prior Park House.

Fantastic information in from Desktop 123 who identified J.L. O'Brien (sitting, front right); and William O'Keeffe (standing, 2nd from right); and Jack F. Croome (standing, 1st at left) and who also told us:
"The man on the front row with the impressive coat and boots, is renowned Major-General R.O. Kellett, C.B., C.M.G. He was a First Brigadier of 23rd Battalion Royal Fusiliers and was in action during the First World War in France. His son was a British MP, but sadly died in action during the 2nd World War."

Also according to Desktop 123, who went well above the call of duty on this photograph, the last two gentlemen not yet certainly identified are either William Fitzgerald, Edmond D.Ryan, or Patrick Stokes (directors of O'Gorman's).

Date: Thursday, 20 April 1922

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3007

A Most Ingenious Device

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 02:53:13 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

This is the interior of the Singer Sewing Machine shop on The Quay in Waterford. Fantastic machines on display, and an engraving of the Singer Factory and a framed Russian Singer advertisement.

Gerry Ward kindly confirmed that the large framed image of the factory is at Kilbowie Street, Clydebank in Scotland, with its gorgeous clock tower. No excuse for Singer employees who lived nearby to be late for work! Gerry also translated our Russian Poster which reads "Компания Зингеръ Швейная машиъі" which means "The Singer Sewing Machine Company".

Date: Tuesday, 16 September 1924

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3215

April 8, 1926

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:42:31 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

A very classy orchestral group, including two very young violinists, pictured somewhere in Waterford. Any Waterford buffs recognise the pillars or clock?

Date: Thursday, 8 April 1926

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3356

March 16, 1923

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:38:09 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

This shot was taken at the Steeplechase for the Metropolitan Plate at Baldoyle Racecourse.

Apologies for poor photographic quality of this one, but thought it was good as an early action shot…

The Metropolitan Plate carried a purse of 500 sovereigns; second won 70 sovereigns and third won 25. It was a handicap steeplechase over 2½ miles, and the race started at 3.35 p.m.

Can anyone help with where this racecourse used to be, so that I can add it to our Flickr map?

Date: Friday, 16 March 1923

NLI Ref.: HOG205

March 13, 1922

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 03:05:12 -0700

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

Michael Collins addressing a mass meeting in Cork, described by photographer W.D. Hogan as a "Free State demonstration". Sean McKeon is also somewhere on the platform with Collins.

Thanks to blackpoolbeach and Anthony Cronin for letting us know that this photo was taken at a jam-packed Grand Parade.

Date: Monday, 13 March 1922

NLI Ref.: HOG140

Miss W. Mandeville, 21 February 1920

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:53:57 -0800

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

Meet the lovely Miss W. Mandeville of Anner Castle, near Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.

On really close inspection, think that Poole Photographic Studios gave Miss Mandeville what looks like a school text book to pose with...

John Spooner went well above and beyond the call of duty on this one, as there's quite a convoluted history to the Mandeville family. Most importantly however, we now know that W. stands for Winifred. See the comments below for details, but here's a summary from John:
"1889 Winifred Mary Mandeville born at Woolwich, the third of 3 sisters
1890 Her mother dies
1895 Her father marries again and they go on to have another 5 children
1920 She is photographed in a magnificent hat by A H Poole
1920 She marries a doctor, Henry Barton Owens and he starts practising in Northamptonshire
1921 Her husband Henry dies after 6 months of marriage
1933 She is still alive and hasn't remarried"

We were also thrilled to hear from BobMandeville who is a nephew of Winifred Mandeville/Owens. It is really lovely to hear from relatives of people in our photos. Bob said:
"Just to say that I am the son of John Parnell Mandeville, and Winifred Mary Owens was my aunt. Henry Barton Owens kept a diary throughout WW1 in which he put watercolours of the scenes that he saw - my uncle Desmond Mandeville placed this in the Imperial War Museum and this can be seen there if asked for. Some have said that the burning of Anner Castle provided a background for Rebecca (Daphne de Maurier) but this is probably fanciful. There is a view of the castle in the Clonmel library archives dating from 1854 approximately - and the castle has been available for renting for holidays for a number of years. This photograph shows Winifred at her happiest - she retained a glorious sense of humour till she died but there was always a certain sadness - not surprising really. Dr Henry Owens chest never recovered from the poison gas he inhaled when tending gassed soldiers. Winifred met him when he was in convalescence near her cousin (Springfield) in Norfolk. Bob Mandeville"

Date: Saturday, 21 February 1920

NLI Ref.: P_WP_2843

February 9, 1924

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:14:34 -0800

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

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 van from other angles, what we thought was the reg. no. seemed to be 0010 YI (definitely YI, but 0010 didn't sound right). Thanks to Bob Montgomery 2012 who explained that it was a trade plate rather than a registration plate...

I've transcribed the full text from the carving over the door of Reginald's Tower behind the van below...

Date: Saturday, 9 February 1924

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3151

Gene Tunney at Trinity College

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 04:07:51 -0800

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

Retired World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Gene Tunney in the perhaps unlikely surroundings of Trinity College Dublin. One of Tunney's stop offs on his very high profile visit to Ireland was to see the Book of Kells. Thanks to a friend of ours at TCD Library, we now have confirmation that this photo was taken in the Long Room Library and the bust on the right is that of Socrates...

Date: Friday, 24 August 1928

NLI Ref.: IND_H_0930

Waiting for Gene Tunney

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:05:05 -0800

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

Crowd of boys at Dun Laoghaire, Dublin eagerly awaiting the arrival of boxer Gene Tunney, who was the retired world heavyweight boxing champion. Tunney beat Jack Dempsey aka The Manassa Mauler twice, the first time in 1926 - taking the world title that Dempsey had held since 1919.

Date: Thursday, 23 August 1928

NLI Ref.: INDH928

Wrigley's smoothes out jangled nerves (for 1 penny)

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:27:38 -0800

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

Catholic Emancipation Centenary procession from the Phoenix Park, passing down Parkgate Street and turning onto Heuston Bridge, Dublin.

A great photo in so many ways, but fell in love with it because of the advertising posters in the background. A true clash of God and Mammon...

Thanks to Seuss. we now have an exact date for this photo.

Date: Sunday, 23 June 1929

NLI Ref.: INDH1019

February 16, 1925

nobody@flickr.com (National Library of Ireland on The Commons) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:41:08 -0800

National Library of Ireland on The Commons posted a photo:

The Poole Photographic Studio description gives this as boys in "fancy dress" at Waterpark College in Waterford city.

Given the attention that has been lavished on the costumes, and an adult conductor (music teacher?) sitting in the middle, we'd assume this was actually the cast of a school musical.

Love the faces on some reluctant "girls" among the cast...

Date: Monday, 16 February 1925

NLI Ref.: P_WP_3242