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
Spoke Here 1845
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. Marker 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.
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 away); Sir William Temple
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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.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 4, 2024
2. Frederick Douglass Marker
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 Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Frederick Douglass in Ireland (Museum of Literature Ireland). (Submitted on February 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 7, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
