22 August, 2018

the Frenchman's Anchor

located on Quay Street, Donegal Town




the plaque info sign


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Location: Donegal, Ireland

27 comments:

  1. Billy Blue EyesAugust 22, 2018 at 9:47 AM

    Nice to see the history behind the anchor

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  2. s.cAugust 22, 2018 at 10:05 AM

    Great piece of history and still going on.

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  3. KeesAugust 22, 2018 at 10:17 AM

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

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  4. biebkriebelsAugust 22, 2018 at 10:49 AM

    Impressive piece of history.

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,August 22, 2018 at 11:22 AM

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

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  6. AndyAugust 22, 2018 at 11:33 AM

    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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  7. KateAugust 22, 2018 at 11:59 AM

    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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  8. Marie SmithAugust 22, 2018 at 12:23 PM

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

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  9. Babzy.BAugust 22, 2018 at 12:33 PM

    Very interesting story ! :)

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  10. eileeninmdAugust 22, 2018 at 12:42 PM

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

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  11. Author R. Mac WheelerAugust 22, 2018 at 1:00 PM

    That's a hefty anchor

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  12. TomAugust 22, 2018 at 1:14 PM

    ...it's HUGE!

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  13. JFMAugust 22, 2018 at 2:11 PM

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

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  14. Patsfotos.August 22, 2018 at 2:20 PM

    Hi Bill.

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

    Groettie from Patricia.

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  15. SharonAugust 22, 2018 at 4:02 PM

    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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  16. Linda dAugust 22, 2018 at 4:08 PM

    Great story Bill. Nice pictures too.

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  17. William KendallAugust 22, 2018 at 4:36 PM

    Quite something to have on display, Bill!

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  18. Victor S E MoubarakAugust 22, 2018 at 4:55 PM

    We learn a lot from history.

    God bless.

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  19. CatarinaAugust 22, 2018 at 5:30 PM

    A nice touch!
    : )

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  20. Small City ScenesAugust 22, 2018 at 6:02 PM

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

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  21. MarkD60August 22, 2018 at 6:04 PM

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

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  22. RedPatAugust 22, 2018 at 7:45 PM

    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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  23. Pat TillettAugust 22, 2018 at 9:43 PM

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

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  24. Lowcarb team memberAugust 22, 2018 at 10:14 PM

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

    All the best Jan

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  25. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 23, 2018 at 5:31 PM

    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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  26. LynneAugust 25, 2018 at 5:49 AM

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

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  27. AngieAugust 27, 2018 at 5:06 AM

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

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