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A 1921 Photograph from the Top of Nelson’s Pillar in Dublin

Take a look at this 1921 photograph from the top of Nelson's Pillar in Dublin, which was destroyed by a bomb in 1966. See the amazing view from the top of this famous monument!
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This is a 1921 photograph taken from the top of Nelson’s Pillar. We posted a photo the other day showing the aftermath of the bomb which destroyed it in 1966.

View from top of Nelson’s Pillar, Sackville Street (O’Connell Street), Dublin

Source: National Library of Ireland

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