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www.census.nationalarchives.ie/reels/nai003264496/ James Curry 1911 Baker and confectioner House 21 Castle Street Was Also There in 1901

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I see the car has a chauffeur.

DannyM8 That's great, Danny, as it's not possible to tell from the photo that Curries at no. 4 Castle Street is a bakery/confectionery. Dating's good too - I think this is quite a late Lawrence photo. And the Curries were Congregationalists. Don't think we've come across too many of them up to now.

1874, 1885, 1891

Gibson's was [Edit: yay!] 9 Broad Street, which means it is this corner here (only the slope of Patrick Street remains!): Streetview

When did Lipton's add "By Appointment"? . Before 1896, anyhow. This page has an 1896 ad with By Appontment, but also an 1893 ad without it.

Here's a large 1892 ad.. I think this would mention the royal appointment if it had happened.

So, 1896, maybe?

9 and 10 Broad Street, 1896 or later. (They were still there in 1909).

Two great images. The choice in the windows outstrips many a modern 'boot shop'. I really enjoy the work of Niall above and many of the other sleuths who track down so much information. Your site is always of interest.

chris routledge Thank you! Our site is mostly of interest because of the work of Niall McAuley and our other sleuths... :)