Desmond FitzGerald Photographs


This collection of photographic prints forms part of the papers of Desmond FitzGerald (P80). The majority of theses photographs arise out of the Civil War but other smaller series relate to the aftermath of the Easter Rising and to the War of Independence. There are also other series of army portraits and of historical occasions photographs.

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Burned out terraced houses in Antigua Street


Photograph of burned out terraced houses in Antigua Street which had been destroyed in rioting on 17 April; second copy of the photograph has been defined in pen, possibly for publication.

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Burned out terraced houses in Antigua Street


Photograph of burned out terraced houses in Antigua Street which had been destroyed in rioting on 17 April; the accompanying Publicity Department information states that the houses were looted, burned and completely destroyed. “Only the bare walls remain”.

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Badly damaged terraced houses


Photograph of badly damaged terraced houses (possibly in Antigua Street, Belfast); most are boarded up although the roof is intact; two people are standing at the door of one which appears to be less badly damaged.

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