16.01.2024, 00:00 A.M.
Lecture by the author of The Best Address in Town, Henrietta Street, Dublin and Its First Residents, 1720-80, Dr. Melanie Hayes.
From the purchase of the ground in 1721 to the setting out of the street and the construction of the hosues, this talk will focus on the initial phase of building at Henrietta Street in the late 1720s. It will examine the range of architectural and development models employed and will focus on all involved in the development of Dublin's premier Georgian street in its early years.
Lecture begins at 6pm (Registration from 5.45pm)
In-person €12
Online €10 (link will be send by lunchtime on the day of the talk)
Student €5 (for student bookings, please email info@igs.ie with a copy of your current, full-time student ID and the event title and the IGS team will contact you).
BOOKING DETAILS
The lectures will take place in the O'Connell Room at the IGS City Assembly House, 58 South William Street, Dublin 2. Doors open at 5.45pm. Attendees are asked to be in their seats by 5.55pm.