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Still in use as a hospital, albeit in much expanded form, the Rotunda is one of Dublin's most historic hospitals. The buildings, located at the top of O'Connell Street on Parnell Square, have over the years worked as a hospital, a centre of entertainment, and a meeting venue.
The complex comprised the Hospital, assembly Rooms and gardens, all conceived on a grand scale. Set up by Bartholomew Mosse, the Rotunda was a public charity whereby the leisure activities of the wealthy supported the hospital for the poor. In this fascinating and well illustrated history of the early years of this magnificent institution, the authors detail the setting up of the Rotunda, its architecture and decoration, the musical entertainment, and the issues and problems of childbirth at the time.
Contributors include Brian Boydell, Ian Campbell Ross & Noreen Casey.
Light edgewear and light bumping to the covers.
