Grafton Street 1920 – Historic Dublin City Centre

In 1920, Grafton Street was already one of Dublin’s principal commercial thoroughfares, known for its mix of established shops, department stores, and cafés serving the city’s growing middle class. Originally laid out in the early 18th century and named after Henry FitzRoy, Duke of Grafton, the street had evolved into a fashionable retail district by the late 19th century. In 1920, during the turbulent years of the Irish War of Independence, daily life continued along Grafton Street even as political tensions shaped the wider city, making it both a centre of commerce and a silent witness to a pivotal period in Irish history.

Dublin City, Collage Green, Dublin, Ireland