Teatime Talks: 'Uncovering traces of Dublin’s past through old and fading signs’

14 Henrietta Street presents Teatime Talks a series of talks inspired by the history and people of 14 Henrietta Street. Have you ever walked down a street in Dublin and noticed that a shop had disappeared seemingly overnight and another one opened up in its place? This free online talk unravels some of the stories of Dublin's past and present by looking up at its old signs, looking down at its forgotten doorway thresholds and exploring some of its secret corners. This visual exploration of Dublin’s old signs looks past modern-day signs and shopfronts to peel back the layers of history on our streets. Emma Clarke runs the project ‘Dublin Ghost Signs’. She has been documenting old signs & tracking Dublin’s changing streetscapes for almost as long as she has been living in Dublin. By listening and engaging with visitors, historians, experts, local people, former tenement residents and their families, we continue to uncover, record and respond to the 300 year story of 14 Henrietta Street. We protect, share and add to the cultural life of the city. We tell stories, make connections and uncover history. 14 Henrietta Street is a social history museum of Dublin life, from one building’s Georgian beginnings to its tenement times. We connect the history of urban life over 300 years to the stories of the people who called this place home. In intimate group tours, we bring to life the stories of the humans who lived in the house, their changing circumstances, their experience of family life, of politics, and the impact of world affairs. By listening and talking with visitors, historians, local residents and their families and through the knowledge of others, the museum continues to discover new stories, gathering memories and adding to the museum’s collection and visitor experience. Find out more at www.14henriettastreet.ie Run by Dublin City Council Culture Company. Owned and conserved by Dublin City Council. Dublin City Council Culture Company runs cultural initiatives and buildings across the city with, and for, the people of Dublin. We collaborate with people, communities, cultural organisations, businesses, and Dublin City Council to embed cultural experiences and increase cultural participation throughout Dublin. Find out more at www.dublincitycouncilculturecompany.ie #CultureConnects #Dublin #History #Signs