Conversations
Here are conversations that have happened in the last week on Flickr Commons:
Simms House’ No.5 The Boulevarde, Cammeray, Sydney, c. 1945
- Peter Hill said:
- geoff.barker285 said:
- beachcomber australia said:
- State Library of New South Wales said:
Egyptian Theater, Boise, Idaho (LOC)
- 1 older comment, and then…
-
swanq said:
See
-
swanq said:
More views:
NO CAPTION (LOC)
- 2 older comments, and then…
-
Seuss. said:
I believe this is a (rejected) model for the turret ornament for BB-2, the Battleship Massachusetts (launched 1896). A smaller (about 5 feet tall) bronze of winged victory was eventually placed between the two guns of the ships main turret - a gift of the city of Boston. In this pic there is a small plaque below the guns where you can just about imagine the letter "-HUSSETS" on the second line.
-
Jon (LOC P&P) said:
Seuss., thanks for taking a shot at this one. You piqued my interest so I spent longer than I intended searching newspapers and books. I finally was able to discover what it is. Apparently it was an early model of a monument for the USS Maine in Havana, Cuba. I found a photo of of published in the Birmingham Age-Herald at www.loc.gov, but the caption wasn't very helpful. I kept searching and in the December 10, 1912 Chicago Tribune there was a short article which said:
"President Gomez has approved the proposal submitted to him for a battleship Maine monument to cost $200,000. The monument will consist of a base and on that will be mounted the Maine's front turret with ten inch guns, above which will be an allegorical figure of the explosion which wrecked the battleship. From that figure will arise a representation of the new born Cuban republic." -
Seuss. said:
Cool. Was it ever built?
Nevermind - I answered my own question:
They kept the guns, and changed everything else.
Shiny shoes and ropes of pearls - Hadden's for style
- 1 older comment, and then…
-
beachcomber australia said:
4 May 1925 was a Monday ...
Mr Poole went inside the shop too (same day) -
catalogue.nli.ie
And someone on Faecesbook colourized it - www.facebook.com -
beachcomber australia said:
Ha! We've been inside previously! ...
-
beachcomber australia said:
Twice! This one has lots of comments ...
-
John Spooner said:
beachcomber australia Comments included an 'if only we had the 1925 census' (paraphrased).
-
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
John Spooner And I have a nagging feeling that we have encountered one of these workers (a woman) in connection with another photo we posted this year. Perhaps a partner of someone in another Poole photo? It's very annoying, that niggle.
-
Niall McAuley said:
No Haddens in Dungarvan, 1926.
-
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
Around 6 weeks after this photo was taken, this snippet appeared in Pithy Provincial News, Leinster...
Ald. G. Hadden, who died at Springfield, Wexford, aged 70, was the principal of the well-known drapery firm of Hadden's, Wexford, and the branch establishments in Dungarvan and Carlow. He had been a member of Wexford Corporation for almost 10 years. He was President of the Association of Municipal Authorities, and father of Dr. G. Hadden and Dr. R. Hadden, who are medical missionaries in China. (Irish Independent, 19 June 1925)
-
Suck Diesel said:
George Hadden, 19 Hill St., Wexford
nationalarchives.ie
Edit: Not no. 19, no window match on entire street, house may not have survived
Widow, Hannah, in the 1926
nationalarchives.ie -
Niall McAuley said:
The 1926 census has more employment info on the form, so it would say who in Dungarvan worked at Haddens.
But it is not transcribed or searchable, so you'd need to eyeball the returns for everyone in Dungarvan to find them.
Ford Motor Company Factory - 2 Aug.1937
- 2 older comments, and then…
-
JOHN LLOYD said:
Not a big plant so I'd guess bodies were built somewhere else.
In the land of the knobbly sticks
- 1 older comment, and then…
-
Suck Diesel said:
www.archiseek.com
-
beachcomber australia said:
Grrr at illegible clocks! A quarter past something ??
-
Niall McAuley said:
All gone now, streetview can't get close
-
beachcomber australia said:
I think this is a relatively early view (?1890-ish by the bowler hats?). Another Eblana / Lawrence shows more creeper on the building on the right, a lawn garden beyond, and trees planted where the fence is - Spot the Differences -
catalogue.nli.ie
catalogue.nli.ie (Royal plate) -
beachcomber australia said:
Yes, after this photo the parade ground was turned to grass ...
"N.C.O's AND MEN ARE FORBIDDEN TO CROSS THE GREEN. BY ORDER"
See reverse-ish views -
catalogue.nli.ie (with horse!)
catalogue.nli.ie -
Suck Diesel said:
These old barracks all look very similar in appearance, same architects in many cases, I suppose
It would be hard to tell one from another without its name on the bottom -
Suck Diesel said:
AI
The men standing on the square are British Cavalrymen wearing their undress uniforms (everyday service dress rather than full ceremonial attire).
A couple of distinct visual markers help tell us who they are:
[1] (www.archiseek.com)
The Crossbelts and Pillbox Caps: The soldiers are wearing dark jackets accented by white leather shoulder crossbelts and small, round "pillbox" forage caps. This look was iconic for British Light Cavalry—specifically Hussars and Lancers—throughout the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.
The Crops: You can see multiple soldiers holding short riding crops, a staple accessory for cavalry officers and troopers.
Most Likely Regiments
Because Newbridge was a rotational station, a new regiment took over the barracks every few years. Based on the estimated era of this photo (circa 1890–1905), the men pictured belong to one of the prominent British cavalry units stationed here during that timeframe, which included:
[1] (kildarelibraries.ie),
[2] (www.newbridgehistory.org)
The 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers
The 14th (King's) Hussars
The 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars [1] (www.archiseek.com) -
Michael Kelly said:
What a lovely image, Those barracks were all very similar, this could easily be Templemore , Co Tipperary
-
beachcomber australia said:
That hexagonal (or octagonal?) thing at distant centre left is marked on the 25" map as "Tank". Must be for water collected from the roof. My birdbrain thought it was an aviary ...
By Hook or by Crook, we'll get to Loftus Hall
- 20 older comments, and then…
-
beachcomber australia said:
? Possibly ? 22 May 1901 because of a couple of letters in the NLI catalogue, which I cannot see at the moment ...
catalogue.nli.ie
catalogue.nli.ie (22/08/1914) -
beachcomber australia said:
[Popcorn and a pinch of salt ...] - youtu.be
Ed - And a creepy Halloween Special - youtu.be -
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
beachcomber australia The catalogue seems to be on a go slow this morning.
-
Suck Diesel said:
one of the country's most haunted houses
Where the family moved to after leaving Rathfarnham Castle -
Suck Diesel said:
Between 1880 (rebuilt) and 1917 (convent)
-
beachcomber australia said:
Via Trove, an 1883 version of the story as told to Queen Victoria - trove.nla.gov.au
-
Philip Mayer said:
Where's page 778?
I'm used to reading about people coming out of closets, but not going into them. -
beachcomber australia said:
Philip Mayer
Page 778 - trove.nla.gov.au -
minions & myrmidons said:
a notable lack of landscaping.
Loyola Theater, Manchester & Sepulveda Boulevard, Westchester, California (LOC)
-
swanq said:
losangelestheatres.blogspot.com
8610 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Westchester (Los Angeles), CA 90045
In 2024 it had been a Medical Building and was for available to lease.
- 2024 Streetview
Merced Theater, Main Street, Merced, California (LOC)
-
swanq said:
301 W. Main Street, Merced, CA
2025 Streetview
Fox Westwood Village Theater, Westwood, California (LOC)
-
swanq said:
See
Fox Westwood Village Theater, Westwood, California (LOC)
-
swanq said:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_Westwood_Village_Theater
"The Fox Westwood Village Theatre is a historic theater in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. It is located across the street from the Fox Bruin Theater near the University of California, Los Angeles. The theater has a seating capacity of about 1,400 and has hosted many Hollywood film premieres."
2024 Streetview
Paramount Theater, Oakland, California (LOC)
-
swanq said:
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
See
2025 Streetview
Crest Theater, Sacramento, California (LOC)
-
swanq said:
1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Jan 2025 Streetview -
swanq said:
See
Pioneer Aviator, Jean Batten with her cat mascot 'Buddy', Sam Hood, 1934
-
Enciclopedia Bonàs said:
She made a beautiful little hat out of her pet's fur...
-
Peter Hill said:
Enciclopedia Bonàs Nah, that was her previous cat.
Plastic woman, medical training mannequin, 1954
- 2 older comments, and then…
-
Philippe de Feluy - PdF said:
Well done on this shot: it tells a real story in a single image.
-
Michael Gschwind said:
Glückwunsch zu Explore !
-
Francesco Dini said:
Congrats on making Explore! 🎉✨ 👏 - Absolutely stunning! 🌟
-
Sigurd Krieger said:
Congrats on Xplore!!
-
Jan said:
💎 Congrats on explore! 👍
-
Flickr said:
Congrats on Explore! ⭐ September 11, 2026
-
xprocessed said:
Congratulations on your Explore feature! 🎉 ✨
-
B*lly Frank said:
Intriguing image, congratulations.
-
Lukas Larsed said:
Congrats on Explore 🎉
A cart, a dray, pinafores, plus fours, and a DOG!
- 7 older comments, and then…
-
Suck Diesel said:
At least post 1890, but probably later
Lipton - Graces Guide
share.google
Liptons tea, "Direct from the tea gardens to the teapot." -
beachcomber australia said:
March 2009 Streetview is closer than more recent ones -
maps.app.goo.gl -
Cameron Shaw said:
Superb photograph. Some front movements used there for sure and the plate has recorded an incredible amount of detail. A joy to behold! 👍😄
-
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
Is that a telegraph boy in the door of the post office?
-
beachcomber australia said:
National Library of Ireland on The Commons
-- .- -.-- -... . -
beachcomber australia said:
Is that Master Bateman with his hands in his pockets?
-
Suck Diesel said:
beachcomber australia Careful now
-
Suck Diesel said:
National Library of Ireland on The Commons Probably, there’s a ‘telegraph’ sign outside
-
Niall McAuley said:
Looks like the next shop might be J. Bateman
Smithbilt Hats, Calgary, Alberta, 1940
- 17 older comments, and then…
-
xprocessed said:
Woohoo! Provincial Archives of Alberta You've reached Explore, congratulations! 👍
Gothic Grandeur in Stillorgan
- 27 older comments, and then…
-
Ki D said:
Make money from home tinu.be
-
xprocessed said:
Fantastic job on reaching Explore! 🌟
Kaladar Public School - 1949
-
Cloyne and District Historical Society said:
The third fella in the top left is William Tomlinson, who was married to my husband's aunt Norma.
Husband-Jerry Knight. Submitted via Facebook by Kendra L Knight -
Cloyne and District Historical Society said:
The fourth boy from the left in the front row is Gerald Oliver. Submitted by Lloyd Scott on Facebook.
-
Cloyne and District Historical Society said:
Bev Scott says on Facebook:
My sister Deanna Dunbar, at the left end of the middle row, fourth from the end, is Bertha Parks -
Cloyne and District Historical Society said:
Audrey Black replied on Facebook:
Back row, left side: second person is Glen York, third person is Bill
Thomlinson, middle to first person is Deanna Dunbar, fourth person is Bertha Parks, fifth is Pat Salmond, last in middle row is June Kirkham, front row, last person on right is Jerry Hughes. -
Cloyne and District Historical Society said:
Rob Fisher commented from Facebook:
Glenn York is second from the left in the back row.
Stand by my man - and he'll stand by me!
- 15 older comments, and then…
-
Dún Laoghaire Micheál said:
Niall McAuley "Miss" O'Driscoll could surely have commissioned that photo in advance of her marriage and turned up for the shoot after her marriage, band in finger, as "Mrs"
-
moccasinlanding said:
O Mac i recall my grandmother using that style to make girops back in the 1940s
-
moccasinlanding said:
moccasinlanding girl tops
Longing for the Lake Isle of Innisfree?
-
beachcomber australia said:
The twain in Spain stays mainly in the Hotel Cristina Reina.
-
Niall McAuley said:
Streetview
-
Suck Diesel said:
A few moments later
www.facebook.com -
Suck Diesel said:
At Algeciras -- A Meditation upon Death
William Butler Yeats
“The heron-billed pale cattle-birds
That feed on some foul parasite
Of the Moroccan flocks and herds
Cross the narrow Straits to light
In the rich midnight of the garden trees
Till the dawn break upon those mingled seas.
Often at evening when a boy
Would I carry to a friend -
Hoping more substantial joy
Did an older mind commend -
Not such as are in Newton's metaphor,
But actual shells of Rosses' level shore.
Greater glory in the Sun,
An evening chill upon the air,
Bid imagination run
Much on the Great Questioner;
What He can question, what if questioned I
Can with a fitting confidence reply”
Algeciras, 1929 -
Suck Diesel said:
In November 1927, an aging W.B. Yeats travelled to Algeciras, Spain, alongside his wife George Yeats and their friend Jean Hall. At this point in his life, Yeats was 62 years old and severely ill, suffering from a breakdown in health that brought him remarkably close to dying. [1] (catalogue.nli.ie), [2] (thestoneandthestar.blogspot.com)Seeking a warmer climate to convalesce, he stayed at the famous Hotel Reina Cristina. From the hotel’s lush Spanish gardens, Yeats could look out across the narrow Straits of Gibraltar toward the coast of Morocco. This stark geographic boundary—where only a narrow slip of water separates two entirely different continents—became a powerful spatial metaphor for the fragile boundary between life and death
Do you know your "Schüte-Lanz" from your "Astra Torres"?
- 13 older comments, and then…
-
National Library of Ireland on The Commons said:
NyamalaTone Thank you very much for this information!
Once more unto the Bridge, dear friends
- 29 older comments, and then…
-
Brendan Rankin said:
Noel Treacy you can see a clock face on Westmoreland St - 3:20 maybe?