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Georgian Dublin
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Georgian Dublin is a phrase used in terms of the history of Dublin that has two interwoven meanings:to describe a historic period in the development of the city of Dublin, Ireland, from 1714 to the death in 1830 of King George IV. During this period, the reign of the four Georges, hence the word Georgian, covers a particular and unified style, derived from Palladian Architecture, which was used in erecting public and private buildings to describe the modern day surviving buildings in Dublin erected in that period and which share that architectural style
Leinster House, an 18th century ducal palace built by the Duke of Leinster. Since 1922 it has served as the seat of the modern Irish parliament, Oirea
Leinster House, an 18th century ducal palace built by the Duke of Leinster. Since 1922 it has served as the seat of the modern Irish parliament, Oireachtas Éireann.
Henrietta Street. The street contains some of the oldest and largest Georgian houses in Dublin. It was converted into tenements in the latter part of
Henrietta Street. The street contains some of the oldest and largest Georgian houses in Dublin. It was converted into tenements in the latter part of the 19th century.
An example of Georgian opulence. A ceiling from the Dublin townhouse of Viscount Powerscourt, showing the splendour of Georgian decoration. His former
An example of Georgian opulence. A ceiling from the Dublin townhouse of Viscount Powerscourt, showing the splendour of Georgian decoration. His former townhouse was sensitively turned into a shopping centre in the 1980s.
Late Georgian townhouses in Dublin D4
Late Georgian townhouses in Dublin D4
Georgian architecture
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Georgian architecture is the name given in most English-speaking countries to the set of architectural styles current between 1714 and 1830. It is named after the first four British monarchs of the House of Hanover, George I, George II, George III, and George IV, who reigned in continuous succession from August 1714 to June 1830.
Middle-class house in Salisbury cathedral close, England, with minimal classical detail.
Middle-class house in Salisbury cathedral close, England, with minimal classical detail.
Very grand terrace houses at The Circus, Bath (1754), with basement "areas" and a profusion of columns.
Very grand terrace houses at The Circus, Bath (1754), with basement "areas" and a profusion of columns.
Function rules at Massachusetts Hall at Harvard University, 1718-20
Function rules at Massachusetts Hall at Harvard University, 1718-20
Classically proportioned 19th century Georgian manor house, Throckley Hall (1820). Principal elevation, South Wing.
Classically proportioned 19th century Georgian manor house, Throckley Hall (1820). Principal elevation, South Wing.