Temple Bar
A History
Erschienen am 4. Juli 2016
288 Seiten
978-0-7509-6902-4 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
For as long as we have records, Temple Bar has been at the heart of Dublin's cultural life. Its history is one of design, craft, publishing, the performing arts, coffee houses, political debate and great colour and energy. The world's favourite oratorio and chorus - 'Hallelujah' from Handel's Messiah - had its world premiere in Temple Bar in 1742 in Neals' Musick Hall, and a tradition of great musical vibrancy has continued there over time. Today, it is one of the central tourist areas of Dublin, and one of the most visited sets of streets on the island of Ireland. This is its history.
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Sprache
Englisch
Verlagsort
Stroud
Großbritannien
Illustrationen
75 Illustrations, black and white
Dateigröße
14,01 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-7509-6902-4 (9780750969024)
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MAURICE CURTIS holds a Ph.D in Modern Irish History andlecturse on History. He spent ten years as Assistant Manager/Book Buyer for the Veritas chain of bookshops in Ireland. He is involved with the Dublin Book Festival and works part-time as a tour guide in Dublin. His numerous books have been reviewed in Irish national and local press.
Inhalt
- Intro
- Title
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. Monks of the Temple - Early History
- 2. Cromwell, the Crow's Nest and Families of Fortune
- 3. Reclamation and Expansion
- 4. Custom Houses and Wide Streets
- 5. Bucks, Blasters and Clubs
- 6. Beggars, Bawds and Bagnios
- 7. From Pue's to Bewley's - The Coffee Houses
- 8. From Grattan's Parliament to the Eagle Tavern
- 9. The Freedom Bell and the Fenians
- 10. From the Shambles to the Exchange - The Old City
- 11. Lords of the Hill - Cork House to the Cathedral
- 12. Sword Makers and Rope Dancers - Parliament Street to Fownes Street
- 13. The Heart of Temple Bar - The Square, the Crown and the Fleet
- 14. From the Royal Mile to the Bookend - Perimeter Places
- 15. From the Smock to the Project - Theatre Times and Rival Types
- 16. Scribes of the Temple - From Swift to Smyllie
- 17. Linen and Lipstick - Resurgence and Renewal
- Epilogue
- Further Reading
- Copyright
