Ireland is synonymous with pubs, traditionally the focal point of community life. Yet in 21st-century Ireland the traditional pub is rapidly disappearing.
This nostalgic tour presents pubs from all four provinces that epitomize the charm of old Ireland. They range from the richly decorated Victorian bars of Belfast and Dublin to country shop pubs that double as grocery stores. James Fennell?s atmospheric photographs and Turtle Bunbury?s engaging descriptions capture the essence of each pub and provide a rich chronicle of this unique facet of community life.
Here is a tribute to the way things were, a representative record of what survives and a reminder of the charm of the Irish pub.
This nostalgic tour presents pubs from all four provinces that epitomize the charm of old Ireland. They range from the richly decorated Victorian bars of Belfast and Dublin to country shop pubs that double as grocery stores. James Fennell?s atmospheric photographs and Turtle Bunbury?s engaging descriptions capture the essence of each pub and provide a rich chronicle of this unique facet of community life.
Here is a tribute to the way things were, a representative record of what survives and a reminder of the charm of the Irish pub.
Extent: 192 pp
Format: Hardback
Illustrations: 201
Publication date: 2008-09-29
Size: 27.9 x 22.5 cm
ISBN: 9780500514283
Introduction • Classic Country • Victorian Grandeur • Traditional Basics
Press Reviews
The Irish Post
About the Authors
James Fennell’s photographs have appeared in many books. They range from candid portraits of Ireland’s vanishing traditions and characters, to capturing the unique legacy of history and magnificence of some of Britain’s finest properties.
Turtle Bunbury, interiors specialist, historian and travel writer, was educated in Dublin and Scotland.
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