Blog Series
Welcome to the RDS Library & Archives Blog Series! The collections contain a wide range of fascinating records, including corporate papers, scientific documents, letters, photos and artworks. Many of these records have been digitised and are available on the RDS Digital Archive. In this series, we will explore the collections, highlight interesting aspects of the history of the RDS and uncover some hidden gems. The blogs will be written by a variety of people, including volunteers, researchers and RDS staff. Blogs will be published periodically over the coming months.
RDS Celebrates 100 Years at its Ballsbridge Headquarters
By Natasha Serne Ballsbridge is synonymous with the RDS which has been a notable presence in the area for over 145 years. This year as the RDS celebrates 100 years of its headquarters at Ballsbridge we explore the history of the Society’s association with this leafy South Dublin suburb with RDS Head of Library and Archives Natasha Serne. Ballsbridge, located on the south side of the city of Dublin belonged to the historic Pembroke Township, and formed part of the estate of the Earls of … Read More