Arc of elms Image 1
In Herbert Park the tall Wheatley Elm trees stretch from one side of the road to the other forming an arc as the top branches meet. The site of the Great Irish International Exhibition 1907. Named after Sidney Herbert the Earl of Pembroke's father. Some of the original features of this lovely Edwardian park remain, but the spectacular arc is gone, felled in 1984 due to Dutch Elm disease. August 1983 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Arc of elms - 2
A cyclist makes his way up the road which separates the park into north and south sides. July 1983 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Pergola in Summer
The distinctive rubble limestone columns and wooden beams of the Edwardian pergola. June 1982 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Pathway
The pathway that led to the Pergola lined on both sides by Cherry Blossom Trees. June 1982 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Autumn in Dublin
A mist covered Herbert Park on an Autumn day. October 2004 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Pergola in Winter
The old Edwardian Pergola which once stood at the Donnybrook end of Herbert Park was a wonderful addition, but sadly fell into disrepair over many years. The heavy snow of 2010 badly damaged the beams, on the grounds of health and safety the Pergola was removed in 2012. January 1985 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Bandstand Image 1
The Edwardian bandstand with its distinctive octagonal design is one of the star attractions on the south side of the park. The homegrown video promo for Phil Lynott's 1982 song Old Town was partly shot in and around the bandstand. October 1983 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Bandstand - 2
The terracotta tiles of the bandstand and pathways around the duck pond all covered in a carpet of snow. Taken from the pavilion with the architraves framing the image. January 1986 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Winter walk
Bare trees and snow in January an elderly man steadies himself on the ice while walking in the park. January 1984 Herbert Park
Whiteout
Braving the elements on a snow covered Winter's day. January 1985 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Coldplay
A family making snowmen. January 1985 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Snowfall
January 1985 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Shelter among the trees Image 1
On the north side of the park the octognal shelter, built on a small hill with several steps leading up. Constructed like the bandstand in the early part on the last century. June 1982 Dublin Ireland
Shelter among the trees - 2
February 2007 Dublin Ireland
Three in a row
Exotic trees in the duck pond. The bandstand and paviloin. October 1983 Herbert Park Dublin Ireland
Autumn
A mild Autumnal day in the park October 1983 Dublin Ireland
Bowling green
Duck pond
An elevated view of the pond near the Donnybrook end of the park. One of the original features of The Great Irish International Exhibition 1907. May 1982 Dublin Ireland
Felled trees