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Secret Dublin - An Unusual Guide

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Discover the inner sanctum of Freemason`s Hall, see Napoleon`s toothbrush, marvel at a hoax plaque hidden in plain sight on O Connell Bridge, try George IV`s footprints for size, venture into a Georgian time capsule on Henrietta Street, cross the bridge beneath which William Rowan Hamilton had his Eureka moment, explore a museum flat preserved exactly as it was almost 100 years ago, tune into the world of vintage radio in a Martello Tower, spot Dublin`s subterranean river, or post your thoughts in a mystery letterbox. Dublin offers endless opportunities for getting off the tourist grid
- for peering into the city`s fascinating past & present. All you need to know is where to look...and who to ask for. Secret Dublin
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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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