Clontarf's building history since 1760
I'm from Clontarf in Dublin, Ireland (for any readers who don't know). It's a lovely suburb of Dublin, with some great buildings, a lovely park, and of course gorgeous views of the sea. It was at one stage a place where the more well-heeled of Dublin would move to from the city, during the summer, to benefit from the sea air.
I have written a book about the development and house building of Clontarf, From Village to Suburb: the Building of Clontarf since 1760. 1760 was the year a very good map was printed, by John Rocque. At that time Clontarf was in the country, with development concentrated in a few small areas, but lots of big houses dotted around. There are a few houses on this map which are still there today. So I decided to do some research on those houses and on how the area has developed since then. This website is very much an addition to the book. So if you really want to know how Clontarf developed, buy the book - the website just has extra information that was too incidental to go into the book.
My research continues, however. I'd appreciate it if anyone who has information about any of the buildings, deeds from their houses, or anything similar would get in touch with me, please. I can get back in touch with you if you have any photographs or deeds for me to look at. You can also buy a copy of the book, plus a piece about any house in Clontarf that you wish, plus a photo of the house or the 1838 Ordnance Survey map that shows it.
I have written a book about the development and house building of Clontarf, From Village to Suburb: the Building of Clontarf since 1760. 1760 was the year a very good map was printed, by John Rocque. At that time Clontarf was in the country, with development concentrated in a few small areas, but lots of big houses dotted around. There are a few houses on this map which are still there today. So I decided to do some research on those houses and on how the area has developed since then. This website is very much an addition to the book. So if you really want to know how Clontarf developed, buy the book - the website just has extra information that was too incidental to go into the book.
My research continues, however. I'd appreciate it if anyone who has information about any of the buildings, deeds from their houses, or anything similar would get in touch with me, please. I can get back in touch with you if you have any photographs or deeds for me to look at. You can also buy a copy of the book, plus a piece about any house in Clontarf that you wish, plus a photo of the house or the 1838 Ordnance Survey map that shows it.
Copy of book
From Village to Suburb; the Building of Clontarf since 1760
€
30.00
Book and framed piece about house of your choice
Specify the house in the comment section above: please give two or three, in case I have no information on the first house.
€
50.00
Two books, piece about house and photo
As above, with framed photo of map or of house itself.
€
100.00
