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Image Not Available for The general waiting room of Foynes Station in Foynes, Ireland is now the office of Imperial Airways for transatlantic flights
The general waiting room of Foynes Station in Foynes, Ireland is now the office of Imperial Airways for transatlantic flights
Image Not Available for The general waiting room of Foynes Station in Foynes, Ireland is now the office of Imperial Airways for transatlantic flights

The general waiting room of Foynes Station in Foynes, Ireland is now the office of Imperial Airways for transatlantic flights

Creator Dorien Leigh
Datec. 1937
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 23 x 17.1 cm (9 1/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5763
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for Industry in Foynes is not affected by the transatlantic flights; the village is a distributing centre for timber from Danzig. Here some timber workers enjoy a good glass of beer in the pub.
Industry in Foynes is not affected by the transatlantic flights; the village is a distributing centre for timber from Danzig. Here some timber workers enjoy a good glass of beer in the pub.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Cows have the freedom of the road in sleepy Foynes and life there is not affected at all by the fact that it is the starting point for the transatlantic flights; very few of the inhabitants even know the way to the airport.
Cows have the freedom of the road in sleepy Foynes and life there is not affected at all by the fact that it is the starting point for the transatlantic flights; very few of the inhabitants even know the way to the airport.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Traffic in Foynes is practically non-existant; an occasional horse-cart, for the rest - cows.
Traffic in Foynes is practically non-existant; an occasional horse-cart, for the rest - cows.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Chatting together at the entrance are Squadron-Leader G.E. Godsave, who is in charge of all training, particularly navigation, at Imperial Airways, and Mr. Maurice P. Riordan (left) who is a "shipping and tourist agent".
Chatting together at the entrance are Squadron-Leader G.E. Godsave, who is in charge of all training, particularly navigation, at Imperial Airways, and Mr. Maurice P. Riordan (left) who is a "shipping and tourist agent".
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Village life goes on unchanged; Michael Hanley, timber worker, and his old horse go on carrying timber as though such things as transatlantic flights did not exist.
Village life goes on unchanged; Michael Hanley, timber worker, and his old horse go on carrying timber as though such things as transatlantic flights did not exist.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Village life goes on unchanged; Michael Hanley, timber worker, and his old horse go on carrying timber as though such things as trans-atlantic flights did not exist.
Village life goes on unchanged; Michael Hanley, timber worker, and his old horse go on carrying timber as though such things as trans-atlantic flights did not exist.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for The offices of one of the most important develop-/ments of 20th centry transport are housed in the left wing of this village hotel, while the right wing remains a hotel.
The offices of one of the most important develop-/ments of 20th centry transport are housed in the left wing of this village hotel, while the right wing remains a hotel.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Pub life goes on as usual, for the village is not affected at all by the proximity of the airport. Here a local gentleman enjoys a glass of beer at the pub which is in the hotel which also houses the I.F.S. airport authorities office.
Pub life goes on as usual, for the village is not affected at all by the proximity of the airport. Here a local gentleman enjoys a glass of beer at the pub which is in the hotel which also houses the I.F.S. airport authorities office.
Dorien Leigh
c. 1937
Photograph
Image Not Available for Maternity Block, erected out of funds noted from the natives' self-appointed local rates. It is now maintained by the government./M. B.D.196 (sic).
Maternity Block, erected out of funds noted from the natives' self-appointed local rates. It is now maintained by the government./M. B.D.196 (sic).
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for A forest of leafless trees now fills the aristocratic Mall.
A forest of leafless trees now fills the aristocratic Mall.
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The "untouchables" resting in the temple, where sun and shade privide agreeable alternatives. This sanctuary is now open to them.
The "untouchables" resting in the temple, where sun and shade privide agreeable alternatives. This sanctuary is now open to them.
Dorien Leigh
1934
Photograph
Image Not Available for A remarkable silhouette of a sight that is now familiar in London….workmen on the steel scaffolding of the coronation stands./S.A.H.259//Dorien Leigh Ltd. (Ludgate House, 107, Fleet St., E.C.4. Central 1847) Stamp.
A remarkable silhouette of a sight that is now familiar in London….workmen on the steel scaffolding of the coronation stands./S.A.H.259//Dorien Leigh Ltd. (Ludgate House, 107, Fleet St., E.C.4. Central 1847) Stamp.
Dorien Leigh
1930s
Photograph
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