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Waterford[a] (Irish: Port Láirge [pˠɔɾˠt̪ˠ ˈl̪ˠaːɾʲ (ə)ɟə]) is a city in County Waterford in the south-east of Ireland. It is located within the province of Munster. The city is situated at the head of Waterford Harbour. It is the oldest [2][3] and the fifth most populous city in the Republic of Ireland. It is the ninth most ...
Waterford is Ireland's oldest city and is thought to have been founded by Vikings in the 9th century. It was taken over by Anglo-Norman invaders in the 12th century, and was one of the most important Old English centres in medieval Ireland. Since then it has seen sieges, invasions, famine and economic highs and lows.
History of Waterford. Opportunities seized upon, a mysterious falling out, royal approval and awards, struggles and renaissance – through more than 200 years Waterford and the visionary characters behind its evolution have crafted a unique story in glass. Imagine the times.
Louisa Anne Beresford, Marchioness of Waterford (née Stuart; 14 April 1818 – 12 May 1891) was a British Pre-Raphaelite watercolourist and philanthropist. Biography. Born in Paris, she was the daughter of Charles Stuart, 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay and the former Lady Elizabeth Margaret Yorke.
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May 29, 2024 · Waterford was Ireland’s second-largest city (after Dublin, which was also ruled by the Norse) throughout the medieval period. In the 15th century, it repelled two pretenders to the English throne...
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Waterford themes. What was Waterford like in the early 20 th century? Economy and society. Government, politics and institutions. Sporting and cultural life. Images. The photographic images in the galleries attached to each chapter should be clicked on to expand. You can then view them with explanatory captions and credits.
