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Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
 

Daniel Maclise

1806–1870

 
 
Daniel Maclise Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
1. Daniel Maclise Marker
Inscription. Sir Walter Scott visiting Cork in 1825 was sketched by Maclise in Bolsters Bookshop which stood here. He decorated the Houses of Parliament in the 1850’s.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.
 
Location. 51° 53.948′ N, 8° 28.498′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It is at the intersection of Paul Street and Saint Peter and Paul Place, on the right when traveling east on Paul Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34 Paul Street, Cork, Munster T12 W14H, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, 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: Srαid Phσil / Paul Street / Srαid an Chaisleαin / Castle Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Dowden (Richard) (within shouting distance of this marker); Srαid an Chapaill Bhuν / Grand Parade / Cearnσg Daunt / Daunt’s Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Srαid Mhargadh an Arbhair / Cornmarket Street (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mary Aikenhead (about 90 meters away); Don Juan de Aquila (about 120 meters away); Opera Lane / Lαna an Cheoldrαma (about 150 meters away); John Francis Maguire M.P. (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
 
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 Daniel Maclise (Wikipedia).
Daniel Maclise RA (25 January 1806 – 25 April 1870) was an Irish history painter, literary and portrait painter, and illustrator, who worked for most of his life in London, England. His works included a series of murals at the Palace of Westminster, among them The Death of Nelson.
(Submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 
 
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Bank of Ireland image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 14, 2026
2. Bank of Ireland
The former location of Bolsters Bookshop.
Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, Daniel Maclise image. Click for full size.
The Morgan Library and Museum
3. Portrait of Sir Walter Scott, Daniel Maclise
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 31, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 6, 2026