The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney
2020
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7509-9216-9 (ISBN)
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7509-9216-9 (ISBN)
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Did You Know?
Dalkey Island, which owes its name to the Vikings, has been uninhabited for the past two centuries – apart from a herd of wild goats.
The Atmospheric Railway ran from Dalkey to Dún Laoghaire harbor, and was the first vacuum railway in the world.
Killiney Hill is part of a public park that was opened in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s jubilee.
Discover a delightful and unspoiled seaside village through this fact-packed compendium. Renowned for its castle, book festival and nearby island, Dalkey and neighbouring Killiney Hill Park have plenty of special places to find and history to uncover.
A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this charming coastal area.
Dalkey Island, which owes its name to the Vikings, has been uninhabited for the past two centuries – apart from a herd of wild goats.
The Atmospheric Railway ran from Dalkey to Dún Laoghaire harbor, and was the first vacuum railway in the world.
Killiney Hill is part of a public park that was opened in 1887 to commemorate Queen Victoria’s jubilee.
Discover a delightful and unspoiled seaside village through this fact-packed compendium. Renowned for its castle, book festival and nearby island, Dalkey and neighbouring Killiney Hill Park have plenty of special places to find and history to uncover.
A reliable reference book and a quirky guide, The Little Book of Dalkey and Killiney can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of this charming coastal area.
HUGH ORAM was an author, broadcaster and journalist with countless articles and books to his name, who lived and worked in Dublin for many years.
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Copyright
Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Timeline
1. Churches
2. Community Organisations
3. Crime and Mayhem
4. Dalkey’s Attractions
5. Health
6. Modern Houses
7. Natural History
8. Old Houses
9. Pubs, Restaurants and Hotels
10. Remarkable People
11. Schools and Colleges
12. Shops Old and New
13. Sport
14. Transport
15. Work
16. The King of Dalkey
Further Reading
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.02.2020 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | Little Book of |
| Zusatzinfo | 30 Illustrations, black and white |
| Verlagsort | Stroud |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte |
| Reiseführer ► Europa ► Irland | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7509-9216-6 / 0750992166 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7509-9216-9 / 9780750992169 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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