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Goldsmiths House, Lissoy, 1845. Creator: Unknown
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Goldsmiths House, Lissoy, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Goldsmiths House, Lissoy, 1845. The childhood home of Irish writer and dramatist Oliver Goldsmith: About six miles from Athlone, in the County Longford, is situated the small, wretched-looking village of Lissoy.... The house...a mere shell, unroofed and shattered, little trace of the once trim garden, and retaining but a few trees of the once shady avenue. The house and the whole village are as dirty, desolate, and lonely as any in Ireland. From " Illustrated London News", 1845, Vol VII
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Goldsmith Goldsmith Oliver Ireland Irish Oliver Oliver Goldsmith Athlone County Westmeath Illustrated London News
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This print takes us back to the year 1845, showcasing Goldsmiths House in Lissoy. The creator of this remarkable piece remains unknown, but their talent for capturing the essence of this historic location is undeniable. Goldsmiths House holds great significance as it was the childhood home of renowned Irish writer and dramatist Oliver Goldsmith. Situated about six miles from Athlone in County Longford, Lissoy appears wretched and desolate in this image. The house itself stands as a mere shell, its roof long gone and its walls shattered by time's relentless passage. Only a few trees remain from what was once a lush garden, while the avenue that once provided shade now lies forgotten. The entire village mirrors the house's state - dirty, desolate, and lonely - making it one of Ireland's most hauntingly beautiful locations. This engraving originally appeared in "Illustrated London News" during the Victorian era when travel and tourism were gaining popularity among British citizens. As we gaze upon this print today, we are transported back to an Ireland that has been lost to time. It serves as a testament to both Oliver Goldsmith's humble beginnings and the enduring power of visual storytelling through photography.
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