by Justin Furlong, Assistant Keeper, National Library of Ireland On August 29th, 1890, the present day National Library Ireland building was opened. Inspired by the suggestions of William Archer, NLI Librarian, designed by Thomas Deane & Son (Thomas was knighted on the day of the opening) and built by Messrs. Beckett of Ringsend, it was described […]
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Architecture,
Beckett of Ringsend,
Café Joly,
Carlo Cambi Siena,
Charles Henry Cook,
Dobbyn & Son,
Dublin Evening Mail,
Harrison's,
J. & C. McGloughlin,
Jones and Wallis of Brimingham,
National Library of Ireland,
Oppenheimer of Manchester,
Thomas Deane & Son,
Thomas Moore,
Thomas W. Lyster,
Victorian Dublin,
William Archer,
William Milligan
Mould can grow on any surface, especially in our wet, damp climate! It’s one of the most common and serious causes of damage to our heritage but is largely preventable. NLI conservators often deal with mould on paper and the Patrick Pearse Papers are currently getting some first-aid treatment … Here are some ‘fun facts’ […]
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Conservation,
Gabrielle Vergnoux,
Louise O'Connor,
Mould,
Mould Enzymes,
Pearse Papers
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