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In pictures: Identical views of Dublin 50 years apart
Armed with a 1961 collection of Dublin photographs, Paul Walsh set out to capture exactly the same views half a century later. Here are some of the results.
OVER THE LAST half a century, the Dublin landscape has been radically altered – the guinea pig of one economic boom and at least two recessions.
This year, freelance photographer Paul Walsh set out to document exactly how the capital has changed in the last five decades. Using a collection of photographs taken in 1961, he captured the view from exactly the same spot 50 years on. Together, the images are an insight into exactly how Dublin has grown and developed.
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Nelson’s column has joined numerous cigarette adverts in the dustbin of history; we see the arrival of the Spire, the Liffey Boardwalk, and a lot of traffic lights. Perhaps surprisingly, the city has also gained quite a few trees.
Slideshow: A selection of images of Dublin 50 years ago and today. See the full collection at Paul Walsh’s website. All 1961 images are taken from the Charles W Cushman Collection.
In pictures: Identical views of Dublin 50 years apart
Sunday 17 November, 2024
Sunday 17 November, 2024
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In pictures: Identical views of Dublin 50 years apart
OVER THE LAST half a century, the Dublin landscape has been radically altered – the guinea pig of one economic boom and at least two recessions.
This year, freelance photographer Paul Walsh set out to document exactly how the capital has changed in the last five decades. Using a collection of photographs taken in 1961, he captured the view from exactly the same spot 50 years on. Together, the images are an insight into exactly how Dublin has grown and developed.
Nelson’s column has joined numerous cigarette adverts in the dustbin of history; we see the arrival of the Spire, the Liffey Boardwalk, and a lot of traffic lights. Perhaps surprisingly, the city has also gained quite a few trees.
Slideshow: A selection of images of Dublin 50 years ago and today. See the full collection at Paul Walsh’s website. All 1961 images are taken from the Charles W Cushman Collection.
Dublin, 50 years apart
Dublin, 50 years apart
Dublin, 50 years apart
Dublin, 50 years apart
Dublin, 50 years apart
Dublin, 50 years apart
See more: Full selection of Dublin views by Paul Walsh >
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