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The centenary of the
sinking of the Titanic has excited public interest.
DUBLIN.- Artefacts and documents from three millennia comprise Whyte’s eclectic auction on Saturday 21 April. Entitled “History, Literature and Collectibles” the sale starts with Celtic gold ring money from 1,200 BC and the lots represent a potted history of Ireland with books on antiquities, coins from both the Cromwellian and Williamite Wars, documents, weapons, medals and militaria relating to the Irish rebellions of 1798, 1867 and the War of Independence 1916 to 1921, as well as the turbulent times of the early Irish Free State right up to the ‘Northern Troubles’ of 1969 to 1998. Global events which concerned Ireland such as the two World Wars and, appropriately in the centenary year, the sinking of the Titanic, are also represented by historic and collectable documents and memorabilia. The centenary of the sinking of the Titanic has excited public interest in this month and one of the most exci ... More |
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