Marlborough Street (Dublin)

Marlborough Street (Dublin)

Marlborough Street, is a street in Dublin, Ireland. The current name is in honour of the Duke of Marlborough, known for his victory at Blenheim during the 18th century. In the late 19th century it was for a time called Tyrone Street after Tyrone House. The lower part of the street was at different times called Union Lane, Ferryboat Lane, and Union Street.[1]

One of the principal buildings on this street is St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, designed by John Sweetman, and completed in 1825, the other is the Department of Education and Science.[2]

There is also what used to be a depot belonging to the Dublin United Tramways Company. Dublin Bus now use the premises.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Marlborough Street", Archiseek.com
  2. ^ "St Mary's Pro Cathedral", Archiseek.com
  3. ^ "DUTC Depot", Archiseek.com

Coordinates: 53°20′58″N 6°15′28″W / 53.34944°N 6.25778°W / 53.34944; -6.25778



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