Pictures of Kildare in Times Past |
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| Here are some views of Kildare, it's historic buildings and sites. | ||
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Original design by G.E. Street for the restoration of the cathedral. Note the doorway in the west gable which was not included in the final reconstruction. |
| Base of a tower which formed part of the early Norman fortifications of the town. The tower base was discovered when excavations were carried out for the construction of the Credit Union. It is now preserved beneath the Credit Union. |
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A view of the ruined cathedral in 1777 by Seymour. Note the ruins of the Fire House and the cathedral in ruins except for the roofed east end which was in use as a pro-cathedral at the time. | |
| Tully House, now demolished, in the grounds of the National Stud. |
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The ruins of White Abbey in the 18th century. Note the circular windows in the gable end. A fanlight in Furness House, Naas is reputed to be from White Abbey. | |
| Interior of a mud cabin at Kildare from the Illustrated London News, 1870. |
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