Bill the Butcher was the hero of the story, a man who fought and died to keep New York City American.

Haircut, 1956, by Saul Leiter

In the week that government has approved plans for the regeneration of Dublin’s north city centre, and O’Connell Street in particular, take a look back at some of the spectacular decorative riches that once graced Upper O’Connell Street, then Sackville Street 🧵

I had the pleasure this week of taking a lovely group of visitors through the halls of the iconic Four Courts, Dublin. As there were no handouts, I promised to put the content of the tour up online. Those interested in a bird's eye view of the incredible history of this

Another example of excellent mid-rise housing design in Iran One main material done well, recessed balconies, texture, and not too much glass. Also taller than surroundings = density uplift. By Mohsen Hamzelouie and Leyla Asgari

Sam Langford's left eye damage (which was a contributing factor in ending his boxing career) is often said to have originated from his 1917 bout with Fred Fulton. This, according to Langford, was the result of a rabbit blow.

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175,000 new historical records are now freely available online in the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland to mark the 103rd anniversary of the Four Courts blaze. irishcentral.com/news/new-virtu…

Again, social housing in Paris, this time with a nursery in the ground floor By ITAR Architectures archdaily.com/947533/bouleva…

On 3 July 1925, Dublin's Phoenix Picture Palace was showing Ireland a Nation (US: Macnamara, 1914-20), a film about the struggle for Irish self-government much banned by the British authorities and finally shown at La Scala in 1922. Images: Evening Herald & film #EarlyIrishCinema

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Many a noble contest was decided at Dirty Lane. Dublin C18

This notice for a night school on Exchange St. offered working boys a rare chance to learn after long days of labour. Open to boys over 14, the school provided warmth, light, and the promise of opportunity—free of charge.

The excitement is building for the Daniel Corkery Summer School 2025 I will be heading to Creedon’s Hotel, Inchigeelagh on July 20th to speak about: A 100 Years of Corkery’s The Hidden Ireland See you there!📖 #Corkery100 #CorkFamous History at UCC Ulster Uni History Nua Ghaeilge UCC

A damning report made by 'A Prisoner' It highlighted the inhumane conditions faced by those incarcerated at a city Marshalsea Mid-C18.

The €44m regeneration of Dublin's Fruit & Vegetable Market by Dublin City Council is a gamechanger for the north city centre. The mix of daily essentials, dining, epicurean treats and high quality design will ensure a sustainable draw for locals & visitors. irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin…

More fantastic social housing in Barcelona, designed by Cierto Estudio Mass timber structure, with an amazing mint green and red colour scheme - a thread 🧵

A view from the slums of Cumberland Street, Dublin, Ireland, in 1940s. Photo by Paul Popper.

#OnThisDay- 27 July 1880 – St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, opened to the public. The ceremony was performed by Lord Ardilaun (Sir Arthur Guinness) who had bought, landscaped, and gave to park back to the public of the capital. 📷 Pat Magazine, August 1880

I have published my first Blog. It covers the life of Tom Johnson -prize fighting Champion of England. He died in Dublin and is buried in Drumcondra. tomjohnsonpugilist.blogspot.com/2025/07/making…