AERIAL archive images of Tralee have recently been made available to view on the website, ‘Britain From Above’.
The photos below, which were taken in 1933, give a fascinating insight into what Tralee looked like 81 years ago.
As you can imagine quite a lot has changed since. These six images will have you wondering what has been and gone. (when you’re finished see aerial photos of the town from the 1950s by clicking here)
1. Below, a close up of the centre of town, Denny Street and the Square can clearly be seen along with a part of the Mall, while the Mart is in the top right.
2. Below, St John’s Church, Presentation and the Town Park as they were 81 years ago. Very little change there, thankfully!
3, In 1933, The Ashe Memorial Hall was a built a mere five years when this was taken. Where are all the trees?
4. Below, a great deal of change can be seen in the bottom right of the photo. Numerous houses were later knocked to make way for the park in O’Rahilly’s Villas. The Bons Secours, is also visible, at the bottom centre of the image.
5. Below, the Ashe Memorial Hall in the centre of photo with St John’s on the far left. On the top right of the image, a plane can be seen, which must have been an unusual sight in 1933. The mountains haven’t changed a whole pile since!
6. Now, this one is a little more difficult to figure out, but if you look at the top right hand corner, Kellihers Mills, which still stands today can be seen. A railway line can be seen running down what is now the North Circular Road.
Below is a closer look at what is now the North Circular Road, where once were railway tracks.
If you’re interested in having a closer look, sign up to Britain From Above and you will be allowed to zoom in on the images.
