10, ISBN: 9781856355919

William Henry delves into the rich tapestry of Galway's past to reveal a totally new history of the city and county, exploring the stories of people and events that have been forgotten or… Mehr…

William Henry delves into the rich tapestry of Galway's past to reveal a totally new history of the city and county, exploring the stories of people and events that have been forgotten or were never well known. There are accounts of disasters, such as the KLM plane crash which brought Galway to a standstill for over a week in 1958; chilling tales of execution and murder, such as the infamous Bodkin Murders when eleven people were brutally slain in one night in a house of horrors near Tuam; and l William Henry delves into the rich tapestry of Galway's past to reveal a totally new history of the city and county, exploring the stories of people and events that have been forgotten or were never well known. There are accounts of disasters, such as the KLM plane crash which brought Galway to a standstill for over a week in 1958; chilling tales of execution and murder, such as the infamous Bodkin Murders when eleven people were brutally slain in one night in a house of horrors near Tuam; and love stories, including the affair between Wolfe Tone and the married Elizabeth Martin. Bandits, highwaymen and smugglers are part of this hidden history, as are scientists and men and women of vision. Hidden Galway brings the colourful history of Galway to life in a book that has something for everyone. Ireland, History, Hidden Galway: A Secret History~~ William Henry~~Ireland~~History~~9781856355919, en, Hidden Galway: A Secret History, William Henry, 9781856355919, Mercier Press, 10/01/2011, , , , Mercier Press, 10/01/2011<

2011, ISBN: 1856355918

[EAN: 9781856355919], Neubuch, [PU: The Mercier Press Ltd, Ireland], History|Europe|Ireland, Language: English Brand New Book. Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail esc… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781856355919], Neubuch, [PU: The Mercier Press Ltd, Ireland], History|Europe|Ireland, Language: English Brand New Book. Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail escapes and hangings were all part of Dublin s brilliant parade in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, including actors, clergymen, scientists, politicians and rogues and rascals of every hue.Hopkins describes the poverty, soup kitchens, food riots, street beggars and workhouses that were all a feature of Dublin life. He also introduces us to the weird, wonderful, and often downright strange customs and pastimes of Dubliners stretching back to the Middle Ages, such as the bearing of balls annual parade by the city s bachelors and the ritual humiliation of would-be bridegrooms at the bullring.<

ISBN: 9781856355919

Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail escapes and hangings were all part of Dublins brilliant parade in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, including actors, clergym… Mehr…

Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail escapes and hangings were all part of Dublins brilliant parade in the eighteenth and nineteenth century, including actors, clergymen, scientists, politicians and rogues and rascals of every hue. Hopkins describes the poverty, soup kitchens, food riots, street beggars and workhouses that were all a feature of Dublin life. He also introduces us to the weird, wonderful, and often downright strange customs and pastimes of Dubliners stretching back to the Middle Ages, such as the bearing of balls annual parade by the citys bachelors and the ritual humiliation of would-be bridegrooms at the bullring. History History eBook, Mercier Press<

2010, ISBN: 9781856355919

William Henry delves into the rich tapestry of Galway's past to reveal a totally new history of the city and county, exploring the stories of people and events that have been forgotten or… Mehr…

William Henry delves into the rich tapestry of Galway's past to reveal a totally new history of the city and county, exploring the stories of people and events that have been forgotten or were never well known. There are accounts of disasters, suc Ireland, History, Hidden Galway: A Secret History~~ William Henry~~Ireland~~History~~9781856355919, en, Hidden Galway: A Secret History, William Henry, 9781856355919, Mercier Press, 10/01/2011, , , , Mercier Press, 10/01/2011<

ISBN: 9781856355919

Paperback, [PU: The Mercier Press Ltd], Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail escapes and hangings were all part of Dublin's 'brilliant parade' in the 18th and 19th cen… Mehr…

Paperback, [PU: The Mercier Press Ltd], Criminal incidents, accidents, whippings, beatings, jail escapes and hangings were all part of Dublin's 'brilliant parade' in the 18th and 19th century, including actors, clergymen, scientists, politicians and rogues and rascals of every hue. This title describes the poverty, street beggars and workhouses that were all a feature of Dublin life., British & Irish History, Local History<