Abandoned Mansions of Ireland - Hardcover

Tarquin Blake

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1848892780 ISBN 13: 9781848892781

Publisher: The Collins Press, 2016

Synopsis

From the mid-eighteenth century Irish country houses flourished. But factors such as the Great Famine, land reforms, the increasing expense of maintenance and the IRA targeting the houses during the War of Independence took their toll. Gradually, the houses sank into decay. In 2008 Tarquin Blake found his first abandoned Big House and so began exploring the lost architecture of Ireland. Alongside his haunting photographs, Tarquin includes brief histories of these abandoned mansions and the people who lived there. He features mansions from all over Ireland, including Mountpelier Lodge (Dublin Hellfire Club), the birthplaces of Daniel O'Connell and the Duke of Wellington, and the one-time homes of Grace O'Malley and of brewing family the Smithwicks of Kilkenny. This lost period of stunning architecture and elegance is evoked in high-definition 360° photography, which provides us with a glimpse into what were once Ireland's most distinguished homes.

About this title

Review:

A must-read for anyone interested in Irish architecture and history. --The Irish Times

Absolutely stunning photographs. --Pat Kenny, Newstalk

Hauntingly beautiful pictures. --Irish American News

About the Author:

Tarquin Blake, architectural explorer, photographer and historian, has extensively explored the architectural relics of Ireland. His passion is unravelling and documenting the mysteries of lost heritage. He lives in County Cork.

About this edition

• Publisher: The Collins Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1848892780
• ISBN 13: 9781848892781
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300