The Liberties in Pictures

Takes you on a tour of this culturally and historically significant area of Dublin, with the author guiding you through the places and people that have contributed to the neighborhood's lasting legacy. From the area's beginnings in the Middle Ages, this book spans the centuries, giving a full picture of the history of life at the heart of Dublin city. The Liberties has seen both booming prosperity and the devastating poverty of tenement life, and has changed over time due to industry, immigration and modernization. Packed full of historical photographs that brim with life and character, the commentary accompanying these photos provides an insightful glimpse into what lies behind the stone walls of Dublin's oldest shop fronts and cathedrals.