A photographic stroll through old Waterford began as an exhibition mounted by Waterford Civic Trust as part of the Tall Ships Festival in Waterford City during July 2005. The tremendous success of the Tall Ships for the city was mirrored in the success of the exhibition. The huge public response to these photographs prompted the Trust to publish Shadows of the Past.
(Currently out of print)
One of the earliest references to the existence of a market on Ballybricken was in 1680 when the Market House outside Saint Patrick’s Gate was mentioned. Over a long period Ballybricken was the centre of the pig and bacon industry for which Waterford was famous. As early as 1831 there were twice weekly pig markets held on the Green.
One of the earliest references to the existence of a market on Ballybricken was in 1680 when the Market House outside Saint Patrick’s Gate was mentioned. Over a long period Ballybricken was the centre of the pig and bacon industry for which Waterford was famous. As early as 1831 there were twice weekly pig markets held on the Green.
The People’s Park, in area about 15 acres, was laid out in the period 1855 to 1857 during the mayoralty of Thomas Blake. The park was planned as an amenity for all the people of the city hence its name. Thanks to modern improvements,, in particular the development of a children’s play area, it is as popular today as it was one hundred years ago.
The People’s Park, in area about 15 acres, was laid out in the period 1855 to 1857 during the mayoralty of Thomas Blake. The park was planned as an amenity for all the people of the city hence its name. Thanks to modern improvements,, in particular the development of a children’s play area, it is as popular today as it was one hundred years ago.
Tramore, from the Irish name meaning the big strand, became a very popular seaside resort for day-trippers from Waterford following the development of the Waterford/Tramore railway in 1853. It still remains the premier south coast seaside resort.
Tramore, from the Irish name meaning the big strand, became a very popular seaside resort for day-trippers from Waterford following the development of the Waterford/Tramore railway in 1853. It still remains the premier south coast seaside resort.
Scene at Custom House Quay opposite the jetties used by Clyde Shipping Company vessels, some of which had passenger accommodation. The eager faces suggest a cross-Channel steamship has just arrived with the prospect of fares. Note the name “Whitty” on the nearest car.
Scene at Custom House Quay opposite the jetties used by Clyde Shipping Company vessels, some of which had passenger accommodation. The eager faces suggest a cross-Channel steamship has just arrived with the prospect of fares. Note the name “Whitty” on the nearest car.
The Saratoga is the first and only public house in Woodstown. Local folklore offers two possible explanations why the pub is so named:
(1) Named after a race-track in upstate New York by a returned emigrant who made good money in the U.S.A. and purchased the premises.
(2) Named after an American sailing ship breached in Waterford Harbour in early 19th century.
The Saratoga is the first and only public house in Woodstown. Local folklore offers two possible explanations why the pub is so named:
(1) Named after a race-track in upstate New York by a returned emigrant who made good money in the U.S.A. and purchased the premises.
(2) Named after an American sailing ship breached in Waterford Harbour in early 19th century.
Developed as an upmarket seaside resort following the introduction of the mail packet steamers in the early nineteenth century. Thomas Gimlette who wrote the History of the Huguenots lived here in a thatched cottage. Dunmore East is arguably the prettiest seaside village in Ireland and was the setting for the highly acclaimed Maeve Binchy’s TV series Echoes.
Developed as an upmarket seaside resort following the introduction of the mail packet steamers in the early nineteenth century. Thomas Gimlette who wrote the History of the Huguenots lived here in a thatched cottage. Dunmore East is arguably the prettiest seaside village in Ireland and was the setting for the highly acclaimed Maeve Binchy’s TV series Echoes.
Contact Waterford Civic Trust
Waterford Civic Trust
Fumbally Exchange,
Brick Lane,
Greyfriars,
Waterford
t: +353 (051) 849602 , +353 (076) 1102602
e: info@waterfordcivictrust.ie
