Temple Bar in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Frederick Douglass

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 4, 2024

1. Frederick Douglass Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Anti-Slavery Leader
Spoke Here 1845

Cennaire Frith-Sclábhaíochta
A Labhair Anseo 1845

Erected 2021 by Cathrach Bhaile Átha Cliath/Dublin City Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Ireland, Dublin City Council Commemorative Plaques series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 53° 20.678′ N, 6° 15.892′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Temple Bar. It is on Eustace Street just north of Dame Street (Route R137), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Eustace Street, Dublin, Leinster D02 PD85, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St. Winifred's Well (within shouting distance of this marker); Sergeant Stephen Kelly and Constable Patrick Keena (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Norseman (about 90 meters

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away); Sir William Temple (about 120 meters away); Hirschfeld Centre (about 120 meters away); Barnardo Square / Cearnóg Barnardo (about 150 meters away); Edward Walsh (about 150 meters away); Halla na Cathrach / City Hall (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

More about this marker. The plaque was unveiled on Thursday 21st October 2021, by Lord Mayor Alison Gilliland.

Regarding Frederick Douglass. From the Plaques of Dublin narrative:

Born into slavery in 1818, Frederick Douglass escaped and in 1845 published his autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself. The book’s popularity in Europe, and fear of being captured and returned to slavery, led Douglass to visit Ireland and the UK in 1845/47.

Douglass returned to the USA a free man in 1847, and went on to become a leading abolitionist, a newspaper proprietor, and a government official. Renowned as an orator, through his writings, speeches, and photographs, he boldly challenged the racial stereotypes of African Americans. He was the most photographed man in 19th century America.

While

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 4, 2024

2. Frederick Douglass Marker

On wall to left of nearest doorway

in Ireland Frederick Douglass met Daniel O’Connell, a firm opponent of slavery, and the two men spoke at O’Connell’s Conciliation Hall, on Burgh Quay.

Douglass was a guest of Dublin’s Quaker Community, and in September 1845 he spoke at the old Friends’ Meeting House in Eustace Street, now the Irish Film Institute.

Also see . . .
1. Frederick Douglass in Ireland, 1845-46 - Ambassador's Blog (Embassy of Ireland, USA). (Submitted on February 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Frederick Douglass in Ireland (Museum of Literature Ireland). (Submitted on February 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.