PHOTO DIARY 2016

Annie Lee Bridge is a folly in St Anne's Park, Dublin, Ireland. It was built in 1839 by Benjamin Lee Guinness to commemorate the birth of his daughter, Anne Lee Guinness. The bridge is a sham ruin in the form of a bridge and tower, and it is located near the entrance to the park. It is one of twelve follies in the park, all of which were built by the Guinness family.

PHOTOGRAPHED 16 APRIL 2016

The Roman Temple (Herculanean House) is situated near what was originally the northwestern corner of the walled garden near the house. It was a perfect replica in classical Roman style, with a courtyard and interior paved with tiles copied from a design found during the excavations of the original Herculaneum. During recent restoration work these original courtyard mosaic tiles were unexpectedly unearthed and found to be remarkably intact and in very good condition. Works to the dome structure involved reinstating the stone parapet, reinstating the marble tiles and installing new stainless steel railings to the six bays. Works to the courtyard involved repointing and consolidating the surrounding brickwork and installing a new column at the entrance to match the existing.

PHOTOGRAPHED 16 APRIL 2016