Nelson Pillar, O'Connell Street (demolished 8 March 1966). Dublin 1963.

A crowd crosses a wet O'Connell Street in Dublin, 1963, reflecting the bustle of everyday life under an overcast sky. To the left stands the massive stone base of Nelson Pillar, its inscriptions referencing battles such as Trafalgar. A sign on the surrounding fence advertises admission for 6d. In the background, a double-decker bus and an 'Esso' sign mark the urban landscape. The landmark pillar was demolished three years after this photograph was taken, on 8 March 1966.

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