1750 – Great Windmill, Skerries, Co. Dublin
Skerries has a long tradition of harnessing wind and water power, and in the period 1821 to 1839 two working windmills are recorded.
Skerries has a long tradition of harnessing wind and water power, and in the period 1821 to 1839 two working windmills are recorded.
Former hospital that was originally founded 1734. On 13th April 1742, the world premiere of Handel’s Messiah was held in Fishamble Street to raise funds for the hospital.
Until recently it was assumed that two english architects Henry Keene and John Sanderson were responsible for the design of the main west front of Trinity College.