The first human settlement in Ireland dates to around 6000 B.C. Ireland was also part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1801 to 1922. In 1920, the British Government partitioned Ireland into two semi-autonomous regions: Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. In 1922 UK government signed an Anglo-Irish Treaty which created the Irish Free State within the British Empire. Ireland underwent major highs and lows economically during the 19th century. However, Ireland turned its economy into a trade-dependent economy, which saw tremendous economic growth between 1993 and 2007. These beautiful historic photographs show landscapes, streets, famous landmarks, and the daily life of Ireland in the 1890s. Vote your favorites, and don’t forget to share.
Ireland In 1890s: 50+ Amazing Color Photos Show Irish Life In The late 19th century
Royal Avenue in Belfast looked architecturally stunning. Belfast has lost so much historic architecture it’s actually crazy. If someone from the time of these images walked around Belfast today they probably even recognise it
Me ma used to tell me that Belfast was like a flat Edinburgh pre-troubles. All that stolen colonial cash built some pretty buildings. There’s smidgens of that old character still about, but I’m sure Belfast City Council have already sold that to developers.
The urban planners did more damage than the troubles ever done. The amount of buildings they have demolished, built motorways through or just to left fall down.
The thing that always strikes me in Ireland is the sheer amount of stuff in the streetscape. There are so many signs that have their own pole, and the poles seem to be stuck anywhere, they don’t even follow a defined line that is x distance from a kerb or building. You can see the starkest difference in those photos with College Green, adding so much street furniture and signage drastically reduces the amount of usable space.
The forest in Newcastle is amazing
Clare is spelt wrong!
It’s amazing to look at these and then think to yourself of how the modern changes fit over these old images. Thank you so much for posting this!