Christ church cathedral History Dublin Ireland

Standing on high ground in the oldest part of Dublin, Christ Church Cathedral is one of the city's finest historic buildings. Part of the Anglican Church of Ireland, the cathedral is the mother church for the diocese of Dublin and Glendalough. It is one of two Protestant cathedrals in Dublin; the other being St. Patrick's Cathedral, just to the south

History of Christ Church Cathedral

The first Christianized Danish king, Sitric (Sigtryggr Silkbeard), built a wooden church at this site in 1038. On the brow of a hill inside the city walls, it was the most commanding position in Dublin. The present stone cathedral was begun in 1172 after the conquest of Dublin byStrongbow (a.k.a. Richard de Clare), a Norman baron. Construction continued well into the 13th century, so a transition from Norman to Early English Gothic styles can be seen in the architecture.

The cathedral's vault collapsed in 1562, bringing down the south side of the nave with it. It was rebuilt in the 17th century.

Funded by the distiller Henry Roe, the cathedral was heavily restored by architect G. E. Street in 1871-78. As with many Victorian renovations, the work was important for preserving the ancient building but also robbed the cathedral of much of its medieval character. The exterior was entirely refaced and the interior was fully renovated in a Victorian Neo-Gothic style. Street also rebuilt the tower and added external buttresses.

What to See at Christ Church Cathedral

The exterior was almost entirely refaced with new stone during the restoration of 1875 but retains the original Norman and Early English structure. South of the transept are the ruins of the 13th-century chapter house. The transept itself has a fine Romanesque portal, which was moved here from the north side in 1826.

The nave was begun in 1234 in the Early English style, with pointed arches. The south wall of the nave was rebuilt in the 17th century after the vault collapsed, but the north wall is original. Also original from the 13th century are the west bay of the choir and carved capitals in the nave, transept and choir.

The south aisle of the nave contains the tomb of Strongbow (d. 1196), with an impressive effigy of an armored knight. The small figure may have a visceral monument, intended to hold the organs of the nobleman. Also in the south aisle is the state pew, reserved for national government officials. The north aisle contains the civic pew, used by the Lord Mayor and city officials, and the baptistery donated by Sir Thomas Drew (d. 1910).

The Victorian choir screen was made by G. E. Street in 1875, but the fine brass lectern is from the late medieval period. The transept and choir are the earliest parts of the cathedral other than the crypt, dating from the late 12th and early 13th centuries. The north transept has a monument to Sir Henry Sydney; the south has the tomb of 19th Earl of Kildare (d . 1734) by Sir Henry Cheere.

On the east side of the south transept is the Chapel of St. Laurence O'Toole (d. 1180), which centers on a heart-shaped iron reliquary containing the saint's embalmed heart. Remarkably, the relic survived the Reformation and still stands in its original location. Other medieval survivals in this chapel include the 13th-century floor tiles, which were used as a model for the 19th-century tiles elsewhere, and the effigies of a prior (1212) and a lady who is said to be the wife or sister of Strongbow.

The chancel was built on the traditional medieval plan, with an ambulatory around a semicircular choir, but it was extended in the east in 1358 to accommodate a rectangular Lady Chapel and two side chapels. The north chapel is dedicated to St. Edmund and the south to St. Laud.

Dating from the 12th and 13th centuries, the atmospheric crypt is Dublin's oldest surviving structure. It contains the Treasures of Christ Church exhibition, which displays manuscripts, the tabernacle and candlesticks used when James II worshipped here in 1689, and other artifacts. The crypt can be accessed via stairs from the south aisle or from a door outside the south transept.

A charming covered bridge, added by Street in 1875, connects the cathedral to the old Synod Hall, which now holds the Viking multi-media exhibition "Dublinia."

history of temple bar area Dublin ireland

Temple Bar is one of the oldest parts of Dublin.  The city of Dublin, as we know it, was born in and around Temple Bar.  Some of the earliest Temple Bar residents that we know about were Vikings and the area is rich in Viking and medieval history and culture, including early urban design and planning.

There were even Viking kings of Dublin from about the 9th century and one of these, King Sitric, actually had Christchurch Cathedral built right beside Temple Bar! The modern street pattern of Temple Bar is based on the medieval plan of the Old City.  This is something that we share with other former Viking strongholds like Wexford, Drogheda and Galway.
For as long as we have records, Temple Bar has been part of the heart of Dublin city.  The same is still true today! Its history is full of references to culture, 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. Fast forward 250 years and Temple Bar can boast of many newer arts venues, including award winning cultural and residential buildings.  Why not check these out, and while you’re at it, visit our four acclaimed public spaces – Meeting House Square, Temple Bar Square, Curved Street and Cow’s Lane.
When you’re walking around Temple Bar you’ll see lots of different kinds of buildings, streets and architecture.  Did you know that Temple Bar is home to one of Europe’s oldest built theatres (Smock Alley Theatre), one of Ireland’s smallest theatres (The New Theatre), one of the best examples of a Victorian theatre (The Olympia) and one of Ireland’s best know modern and theatre spaces and arts centres (Project Arts Centre) At any one time there are around fifty cultural organisations based in Temple Bar, scores of artists and creative professionals, and tens of thousands of visitors!
No wonder this is Dublin’s Cultural Quarter! There is something happening 365 days a year (and 366 in a leap year!

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History of bray { heart of Dublin } County wicklow

Bray’s earliest history is shrouded in the mists of time, there are traces of Bronze age (2,300  to 600 BC) settlements in the area. There is also evidence of visits to Bray by Romans, possibly from Britain, circa the first century BC.
Bray’s history is well documented from Norman times, when lands were granted by Strongbow (Richard de Clare, Second Earl of Pembroke) on behalf of the crown to Sir Walter de Riddlesford circa 1171. The town would have developed around the manor created by de Riddlesford consisting of a castle, a church and a mill.
The history of the town  is also  intertwined with the history of the Brabazon Family of Killruddery, Edward Baron Ardee was granted Killruddery by James lst in 1619.
However the development of the town that we see today is largely attributed to William Dargan a railway entrepreneur in the 19th Century. Thanks to the arrival of the railway in 1834, the bustling town developed as a popular seaside resort and became known as the “Brighton of Ireland”.

Brief history of Dublin

The first documented history of Dublin begins with the Viking raids in the 8th and 9th century. These led to the establishment of a settlement on the southside of the mouth of the Liffey, named Dubh Linn (Black Pool) after the lake where the Danes first moored their boats.
Despite stone fortifications, Dublin town was sacked many times over the next two centuries but always recovered. By the 11th Century, Dublin prospered, mainly due to close trading links with the English towns of Chester and Bristol and soon became the most important town in Ireland with a population of about 4,000.
Dublin in the Middle Ages1169 marked the beginning of 700 years of Norman rule. The King of Leinster, Mac Murrough, enlisted the help of Strongbow, the Earl of Pembroke, to conquer Dublin. After Mac Murrough’s death, Strongbow declared himself King of Leinster, defeating both the Vikings and the High King of Ireland to win control of the city. However, the king of England, afraid Strongbow might become too powerful, pronounced himself Lord of Ireland and gave Dublin to the merchants of Bristol.
Dublin was devastated by fire in 1190 and a stone fortress built sometime in the 13th century. The first mayor was appointed in 1220. Following this, the city grew fast and had a population of 8,000 by the end of the 13th century, prospering as a trade centre, despite an attack by the Scots in 1317.
From the 14th to 18th centuries, Dublin was incorporated into the English Crown as The Pale and, for a time, became the second city of the British Empire. In 1537, a revolt occurred when the Lord Deputy of Ireland was executed in London. His son renounced English sovereignty and set about gathering an army to attack Dublin. However, he was defeated and subsequently executed.
Dublin continued to prosper in the 16th Century and boasts one of the oldest universities in the British isles, Trinity College, which was founded by Queen Elizabeth I. The city had a population of 20,000 in 1640 before plague in 1650 wiped out almost half of the inhabitants. But the city prospered again soon after as a result of the wool and linen trade with England, reaching a population of 60,000 in 1700.

The History of Modern Dublin

The city grew even more rapidly during the 18th century with many famous districts and buildings added, such as Merrion Square, Parliament House and the Royal Exchange, later to become City Hall. The beginnings of the City Corporation was created in 1757 with a body of men formed to widen, pave, light and clean the streets. Ireland's famous Guinness stout was first brewed in 1759 and a stagecoach service to other towns began. The Grand Canal was built in 1779 and a police force established in 1786. Towards the end of the century O’Connell Bridge and Kilmainham Gaol had been built and by 1800 the population had swollen to 180,000. However, this overpopulation brought with it great poverty and disease
The 19th Century brought the construction of the Gasworks and introduction of street lighting, but overall Dublin suffered a steep political and economical decline with the seat of government moving to Westminster in 1800 under the Act Of Union.
Things were to change dramatically in the 20th Century with the 1916 Easter Rising, the War For Independence and the subsequent Civil War which eventually led to the establishment of the Republic of Ireland.
As the seat of English administration, Dublin was the setting for many key events during the Irish struggle for independence and you will find a number of historic buildings, such as the General Post Office on O'Connell Street, Dublin Castle and Kilmainham Gaol, where history comes alive.
Since the mid-1990s, an economic boom christened the ‘Celtic Tiger’ brought massive expansion and development to the city, including the creation of Dublin’s newest landmark, the Spire monument on O'Connel Street. Fuelled by the boom years, Dublin has grown to be the single largest conurbation in Ireland. Some 1.2m people live in the greater Dublin area, that equals 28% of the country's total population of 4.2m.
The boom brought many new ethnic groups into the city and created a more international feel, particularly in the north inner city. Ireland has fallen on harder times in recent months, but Dublin is, if anything, more vibrant than ever

Guinness factory Dublin Ireland

St James’ Gate Brewery is a landmark in Irish history. In 1759, Arthur Guinness leased the brewery and signed a contract for brewing on the site for the next 9,000 years. He must have had faith in Ireland’s beer obsession even back then. He paid a mere £45 per year for the lease and got to work quickly expanding the business. England then got the taste for the special stout. In 1769, a few barrels made their way across the Irish Sea to begin a wave of export that would last for years. Guinness hired a man who knew how to make maths work in business. Known as the ‘Student’, William Gossett ended up inventing a statistical hypothesis test in order to help Guinness. Such wizardry was one of many on display in the business. They were selling ale back then, not the stout you and I know from today. It wasn’t the black stuff or the ‘porter’, but something more like Guinness Original. A couple of years before Arthur Guinness died in 1803, what we know to be Guinness stout was up and running and becoming more and more popular by the day. His son and heir took the business to new heights and by the 1830s they became the biggest beer in Ireland; bigger than their rivals Beamish in Cork. The brewery grew bigger and bigger at St James’ Gate throughout the 19^th Century, until in 1886, it became recognised as the largest brewery in the world, making 1.2 million barrels of beer every year.

In the next century things would change in Dublin, however. During the 1930s, Ireland became the Irish Free State and they passed a ‘control of manufacturers act’ that led to the business being moved to brewing in London for the first time in its life. It took some time to completely leave Irish soil, but, by 1974, St James’ Gate finally made its last barrel. Through the 1980s, amidst the turbulence on Wall Street and in the City, Guinness ended up losing its family connections and finally in 1997 merged with hospitality company Grand Metropolitan to become Diageo plc. Following this the company then slowly aimed to move their manufacturing back to St James’ Gate to return to where it once began. This finally became true in 2005.But St James’ Gate was no old horse. The brewery is now one of the most advanced in the world, making over 8 million kegs of beer every year. The brand welcomed the ability to market its homecoming. Labels now proudly state ‘brewed in Dublin’.

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