Dublin in the 1960s
Dublin in the 1960s by Michael Hinch, published by Mercier Press in 2016, presents a captivating collection of over 250 photographs from the Independent Newspapers Ireland/National Library of Ireland collection. This edition offers a fascinating glimpse into life in Dublin as it transitioned into a modern European city, showcasing significant events and notable visitors of the decade.
Readers will find a rich visual narrative that includes American presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy, as well as celebrities like Audrey Hepburn, Charlie Chaplin, and The Beatles during their performances in the Adelphi Cinema. The book also highlights local life, featuring scenes such as a Moore Street trader and an elderly couple celebrating their 50th anniversary. Additionally, it captures dramatic moments, including the aftermath of the 1962 storm and the blowing up of Nelson’s Pillar. This collection comprises unique images, some previously unpublished, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history and culture of 20th-century Ireland.
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This is a marvellous collection of over 250 photographs from the Independent Newspapers Ireland/National Library of Ireland collection and provides a fascinating glimpse of life in our nation’s capital as it began to develop into a modern European city. In addition it details some of the most colourful visitors of the decade: American presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy, celebrities including Audrey Hepburn, Charlie Chaplin and The Beatles as they performed in the Adelphi Cinema in 1963.It also features the local people, a Moore Street trader, an old couple celebrating their 50th anniversary and the aftermath of the 1962 storm when 7 feet of snow fell overnight. The dramatic events of the period range from the blowing up of Nelsons Pillar to the last performance in the Theatre Royal. This is a collection of unique pictures, some of which have never been published before and will make an ideal gift.
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