During the course of the 18th century, Dublin was transformed from a mediaeval town into one of the finest Georgian cities in Europe. It was an exciting and vibrant time. It is the period sometimes called the 'Georgian Era', so named from the kings who reigned in Britain and Ireland at that time.

Peace and stability in the country had given rise to great social and economic activity. The city prospered, the medieval walls were swept away and new broad streets and fine squares were built on what had been open land on both sides of the River Liffey.

The river was embanked and graceful bridges were built. Dublin became a thriving capital city with a glittering social scene. Architecture was one of the major outward expressions of this vigorous revival of spirit. Dublin owes many of her great civic buildings to this era, and most of the imposing rosy brick streets and grand squares for which the city is famous were built at this time.

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