portstewart

Samuel Henry, a shopkeeper at Portstewart, gave evidence in a child murder case in 1892. Mrs Montagu, wife of a JP and described by her defence lawyer as a 'strict disciplinarian', was accused of causing the death of her 3-year-old child Helen at their house in Cromore (just outside Portstewart). The incident he witnessed was in July 1890.

a bread van stopped at his shop with a child of about four years, which the man was to hand over to a policeman, but witness took the boy in and found the name "Daniel" on his cap. The child had three cuts or scars on his head, one of them apparently of recent affliction. The child was one of the Montagu family, and witness sent him home.

London Times Feb 26, 1892.

.. which is all very well but, about tomorrow: I’m looking forward to it immensely. Despite many trips to Ireland over the years, I’ve never visited Dublin, but having followed NLI’s stream for years I feel as if I know it like the back of my proverbial. As I understand it, when the horse tram drops me in O’Connell St, I just have to make for the Liffey, passing Nelson’s Column Pillar and Lawrence’s Studio, then Clerey’s , the D.B.C. and the smouldering shell of the GPO . If I can resist the temptation to visit Chancellor’s studio and have a ride in his movable boudoir, I turn right at the Gunpowder Office , and go along Bachelor’s Walk (I just hope it isn't too crowded), cross the river via Ha'penny Bridge, look out for a small boy with a toy gun , and I’m nearly there. If I meet these men, it probably means I’m lost, as well as several months too late. What could possibly go wrong?

John Spooner Brilliant, see you tomorrow. Bring some buns from the D.B.C.!!!

John Spooner I managed to evade the security and got a glimpse of the exhibition - in a word it's fantastic!!

Great image! The lads in the middle ground "make it". You'd be forgiven for thinking they were taking it easy - though the meaty looking tools in their hands would seem to suggest otherwise. There's so much going on here, I'm gonna have to take a moment to see if I can find Waldo! :)

I don't think he liked dogs. I could see him chasing them away before he took the photo.

DannyM8 Libel!

The hats suggest about 1905-10 to me.

Several people are holding similar cards/envelopes. They might just be acting Post Officey for the camera, but maybe something was happening?

The unlinkable PRONI historical map viewer puts the PO on the Promenade, about here in Streetview.

Looking more closely, the house at right here is still standing ("CRAIGMORE"), and counting windows, the PO is No Longer Standing.

Sure we may as well have the streetview: goo.gl/maps/jsj1FGiwk7sKPyz3A

does that mean that Victoria crescent is now Victoria Terrace ? was on August holiday here as a child (ie., last century) in one of the seafront hotels (just like the buildings in the photo) near to this street

The Royal Family were on strike ? !

All very pedestrian today. No Dogs, horses , donkeys or a car.

Wow... Nice picture... Anyone knows what's that Studio?