Saint James in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

The People's Flower Gardens / Gaírdíní Bláthanna an Phobaíl

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 7, 2024

1. The People's Flower Gardens / Gaírdíní Bláthanna an Phobaíl Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

These enclosed gardens were laid out in 1864 by the Earl of Carlisle. They cover an area of 9 hectares, including the lake and provide an opportunity to see a fine example of Victorian horticulture.
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Ba é an tlarla Carlisle a leag na gaírdíní seo amach in 1864. Clúdaíonn siad réimse 9 heachtar, an loch san áireamh, agus tá seans anseo sampla breá de ghairneóireacht Victeoiriach a fheiceáil.

Erected by Office of Public Works/Oifig na n-Oibreacha Poiblí.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 53° 20.981′ N, 6° 18.067′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in Saint James. Marker is on Chesterfield Avenue, 0.3 kilometers west of Parkgate Street/Conyngham Road (Route R109), on the left when traveling west. The marker and gardens are part of Phoenix Park. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wellington (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ludwig Wittgenstein

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(approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Last sailing of a Guinness Barge (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The 1916 Rising memorial area / Limistéar Cuimhneacháin 1916 (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The Croppy's Acre (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Duke of Rutland Water Fountain / Fountain Uisce Diúc Rutland (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); The burial plot of the leaders of the 1916 Rising (approx. one kilometer away); IUNVA House and memorial / Teach agus Cuimneachan CÉINA (approx. one kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 7, 2024

2. The People's Flower Gardens / Gaírdíní Bláthanna an Phobaíl Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 7, 2024

3. The People's Flower Gardens / Gaírdíní Bláthanna an Phobaíl Marker

View SW toward the Wellington Monument

People's Gardens, Phoenix Park image. Click for full size.

circa 1905

4. People's Gardens, Phoenix Park

Seventh Earl of Carlisle Memorial Plinth<br>(100m north of Gardens marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 7, 2024

5. Seventh Earl of Carlisle Memorial Plinth
(100m north of Gardens marker)

The pedestal once supported the only statue
in the Peoples' Garden when it was erected. However,
the statue was dislodged by a bomb in 1956.

George Wm. Frederick, Seventh Earl of Carlisle Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 7, 2024

6. George Wm. Frederick, Seventh Earl of Carlisle Marker

George Wm. Frederick
Seventh Earl of Carlisle
K.G / Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1835 to 1841
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, 1855-1858 and 1859 to 1864
Born 1802 Died 1864

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 7, 2024

7. George Wm. Frederick, Seventh Earl of Carlisle Marker

Erected by public subscription
1870

Credits. This page was last revised on February 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on February 15, 2024. 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.