Selection of 35mm slides from the collection of the School of Art History and Cultural Policy, focusing on the architecture of Dublin from the middle ages to the 20th century. The collection features images of significant buildings, houses, and decorative interiors throughout the city, with a particular focus on views of the city’s Georgian fabric.

Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Fitzwilliam Place developed in tandem with E and S sides of Fitzwilliam Square.

Replica of early C18 Dutch Billy style house. Moved during early C20 road widening.

The street was laid out by Luke Gardiner in 1729-30. It was named after the wife of Charles Paulet, 2nd Duke of Bolton, who was Lord Lieutenant in 1717-21. Regarded as the finest example of early Georgian streetscape in Dublin, it formed part of the extensive Gardiner Estate developed throughout the C18.

Begun in 1765 and completed in 1786 for George Augustus Rochfort, 2nd Earl of Belvedere. Belvedere College S.J. is now a private school for boys, founded in 1832. The building on the left, one of the school wings, was built in 1952 in a neo-Georgian style.

St Stephen's Green laid out as residential square by Dublin Corporation in 1664. Largely built during the first half of the C18.

The street was laid out by Luke Gardiner in 1729-30. It was named after the wife of Charles Paulet, 2nd Duke of Bolton, who was Lord Lieutenant in 1717-21. Regarded as the finest example of early Georgian streetscape in Dublin, it formed part of the extensive Gardiner Estate developed throughout the C18.

St Stephen's Green laid out as residential square by Dublin Corporation in 1664. Largely built during the first half of the C18. The view includes Nos. 119-120, built to designs of Richard Castle (d.1751) and leased in 1764 (houses shown at far left have since been demolished).

Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Fitzwilliam Place developed in tandem with E and S sides of Fitzwilliam Square.

Part of the Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Leases for Herbert Place date from 1791. Herbert Street was laid out by Sydney Herbert from the early 1830s.

Part of the Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Leases for Herbert Place date from 1791. Herbert Street was laid out by Sydney Herbert from the early 1830s.

Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. The park area was enclosed by an Act of Parliament in 1791.

Replica of early C18 Dutch Billy style house. Moved during early C20 road widening.

Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Fitzwilliam Place developed in tandem with E and S sides of Fitzwilliam Square. This image illustrates the long vista stretching to Merrion Square, popularly referred to as Dublin's 'Georgian Mile'.

The street was laid out by Luke Gardiner in 1729-30. It was named after the wife of Charles Paulet, 2nd Duke of Bolton, who was Lord Lieutenant in 1717-21. Regarded as the finest example of early Georgian streetscape in Dublin, it formed part of the extensive Gardiner Estate developed throughout the C18.

Laid out with Hume Street in 1768 by the developer Gustavus Hume.

Part of the extensive Gardiner Estate instigated by Luke Gardiner in the 1720s. Mountjoy Square first planned and laid out in 1787. Building began in 1789. Nos. 25-7 built from 1797 by Frederick Darley.

Part of the extensive Gardiner Estate instigated by Luke Gardiner in the 1720s. Mountjoy Square first planned and laid out in 1787. Building began in 1789.

Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Leases for the south side were issued from 1786.

Part of the Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) Estate, laid out in the early 1750s. This house is reputedly the birthplace of the 1st Duke of Wellington, son of Garrett, 1st Earl of Mornington who built the house.

Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Leases for the south side were issued from 1786.

Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. Leases for the east side were issued from 1786.

Residence of Henry Loftus, 3rd Earl of Ely. Purchased in 1770 from the developer Gustavus Hume.

Development of Fitzwilliam (now Pembroke) estate instigated by 6th Viscount Fitzwilliam from 1752. The relatively homogenous elevations belie the speculative and piecemeal nature of construction.