The complexities of prison life at Frongoch are contextualised and interpreted by Dr. Darragh Gannon, National Museum of Ireland.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Writing the Revolution | Prisoners--customs and practices
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The important role played by cultural pursuits in the lives of Frongoch internees is contextualised and interpreted in this essay by archaeologist Dr. Joanna Brück, Reader in Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Bristol, who has been excava
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution | Handicraft
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Dr. William Murphy, lecturer at the School of History and Geography, Dublin City University, outlines the history behind the establishment of a detention camp for Irish rebels in the rural village of Frongoch in north Wales,and explores the stories of some of the men held there.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Curated Collection--Enemies of the Crown | Internment camps
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Johnnie Roberts was a guard and canteen worker at Frongoch Internment Camp; he was there during the time that the Irish prisoners were detained, and also worked in the camp canteen. He was only 17 years at the time.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Internment camps | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution
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Train carrying barrels from the Welsh Whisky Distillery, Fron-goch, Merionethshire.
Internment camps | Distilleries | Labour and labouring classes
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Prisoners of Frongoch Internment Camp, shown standing in lines outside, many are in military uniform.
World War, 1914-1918--prisoners--German | Internment camps | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution
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Prisoners of Frongoch Internment Camp, shown in military band uniforms with musical instruments.
World War, 1914-1918--prisoners--German | Internment camps | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution
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Photograph showing prisoners and guards at Frongoch Internment Camp. Taken during a period of snow, the perimeter fences can be seen in the background.
Ireland--History--Easter Rising, 1916 | Internment camps | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution
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Prisoners in Frongoch Internment Camp, shown in a wide shot taken from outside to the camp which emphasises the perimeter fences.
World War, 1914-1918--prisoners--German | Internment camps | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution
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POWs in Frongoch Internment Camp, shown in footballing attire.
World War, 1914-1918--prisoners--German | Internment camps | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution
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German POWs in Frongoch Internment Camp, shown on-stage with musical instruments and dressed in military uniforms
World War, 1914-1918--prisoners--German | Internment camps | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution
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POWs in Frongoch Internment Camp, shown in what appears to be a mess-hall or social room.
World War, 1914-1918--prisoners--German | Internment camps | Curated Collection--Representing the Revolution
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