#Local History Cornmarket

by Betty Brunkard on Mar 12th, 2014 - 7517 Views

  In 1308, Jean le Decer, Mayor of Dublin, erected a marble water cistern at his own expense, for the benefit of the citizens. This cistern was viewed with awe, as it’s like was never seen before in the city.  Newgate Street was situated to the west of the cistern, this street was named...