22 August, 2018

the Frenchman's Anchor

located on Quay Street, Donegal Town




the plaque info sign


27 comments:

  1. Nice to see the history behind the anchor

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  2. Great piece of history and still going on.

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  3. Mooie foto's Bill van deze herdenkingsplaats.
    Groet kees.

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  4. I think that in Europe there is history on every corner!

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  5. Interesting reminder of a historic event. I was only few years before this that French helped the Americans gain their independence.

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  6. Ah, some of my ancestors certainly were busy people as they roamed around the globe; great historical information! Anchors of all shapes and sizes have a story behind them, I guess. Good photos to illustrate your narrative, Bill!

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  7. Love the buildings in the background. They fit with the anchor in that setting. Beautiful!

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  8. Hello, the anchor is cool and I enjoyed the story. Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!

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  9. Great historic moment captured for all to see and learn.
    Have a Lovely Day Bill ⚓

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  10. Hi Bill.

    Nice that old objects are also preserved and a place where it can be seen.

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  11. Your photo at top reminds me so much of one I took along the south bank in London. There is a big old anchor on display there too.

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  12. Great story Bill. Nice pictures too.

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  13. Quite something to have on display, Bill!

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  14. Interesting history that we (here) never learn at school
    MB

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  15. They just leave it out in the open like that? Surprised nobod comes and steals it! :D

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  16. There is so much Irish history that I don't know. The anchor & sign are a good way of getting the info out to people!

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  17. Thanks for the great photos and historical information. I love this stuff!

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  18. Good to see your photographs, also the history behind it.

    All the best Jan

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  19. Interesting tale Bill, the anchor and chain make a super feature here along with the story as to why! Lovely composition ✨

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  20. Quite the anchor . . .
    And old too . . .
    Interesting . . .

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  21. Huge! I can't quite imagine the size of the ship!

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