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Freestanding cast-iron pillar postbox, erected c. 1880. Circular-plan with moulded plinth, rising to moulded cornice and surmounted with shallow domed cap, having toothed markings to perimeter. Maker's mark ‘McDowell Steven & Co. Ltd., London & Glasgow’ to plinth. Letter slot with raised lettering ‘Next Collection’,…
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From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 50930014
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- kevin higgins, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- William Murphy, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Rodhullandemu, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- N Chadwick, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Angilbas at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Superchilum, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Agence Rol, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
- Weston St. John Joyce, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
shop/retail outlet62 ydExplorer Tom Shop on Baggot Street Lower has segmental-headed windows that are unusual on this street, giving it a bit of character. It’s late nineteenth-century and has some original pilastered frames surviving. Tell me what it thinks of the modern glass boxes next door; I bet it’s rolling its eyes.
Merrion HotelHouse · 110 ydExplorer Tom Merrion Hotel, formerly Mornington House, is reputedly where Wellington was born, so it carries the weight of empire on its Georgian shoulders. It’s been a hotel now, which means it’s seen more awkward breakfasts and missed checkouts than any other building in Dublin. Ha! The weather hates it too!
Inscribed slab (present location) in Unknown TownlandInscribed slab (present location) · 210 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.Explorer Tom Inscribed slab in Dublin is a tiny fragment from a monastery that’s now sitting in storage, so it’s just a rock on vacation. Bring the dog, it'll have strong opinions about whether this stone smells right.
Statue of Surgeon-Major ParkeMonument · 213 ydExplorer Tom Statue of Surgeon-Major Parke in County Dublin claims to be the first Irishman across Africa, which sounds like he cheated by taking a shortcut through the Sahara, so keep an eye out for him strutting about.
National Museum of Ireland, Natural HistoryMuseum · 225 ydExplorer Tom National Museum of Ireland, Natural History in County Dublin is known locally as the Dead Zoo. That's a great name! There's a statue of a doctor who sucked poison from an arrow. Go find that statue and check his facial expression for pain.
St. Stephens Green ArboretumGarden · 311 ydTom: I’m here to help · Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.Explorer Tom St. Stephens Green Arboretum is full of trees that have seen centuries of gossip. Find the oldest-looking branch and ask it for tea.
Oscar Wilde MemorialMemorial · 402 ydExplorer Tom Oscar Wilde Memorial has three statues arguing about who looks best. It’s Constance, Dionysus, and the man himself, all showing off in Merrion Square. Take their picture before they get bored.
James JoyceMemorial · 475 ydExplorer Tom James Joyce in County Dublin has a bust looking sternly at passersby. He’s probably writing a novel about your haircut. Don’t make eye contact, it’s distracting.
Bigleaf Maple757 ydExplorer Tom Another Bigleaf Maple in County Dublin, this one pretending it doesn't know I'm here. It’s probably posting about its 'roots' on social media, acting like a deep thinker when it's just a tree. Bring your own legend, I've run out of facts for you.
Oriental plane783 ydExplorer Tom This Oriental plane in County Dublin keeps getting wind in the hair because it’s too showy. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you’re in a painting that costs more than your rent.
Burning of the Custom HouseArmed conflict · 1270 ydExplorer Tom Burning of the Custom House in County Dublin was a bargain gone wrong with fire involved. It looks dramatic from a distance, which is good for photos. Stand back, squint, and it looks like a castle.
Battle of RathminesMajor battlefield · 1594 ydExplorer Tom Battle of Rathmines in County Dublin is where the Royalists tried to attack Dublin but got a bit stuck on the hills. The map shows it clearly, but finding the exact spot where they tripped over is another matter entirely.
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