This series of Past and Present Photographs of Crosshaven, Co.Cork came to light when I was planning and developing my book, Crosshaven: Cork Harbour’s Hidden Treasure. The black and white photos were taken in the past (Circa. 1900s) and the coloured images were captured in the present (2017).
I sourced the past images from Crosshaven History and Carrigaline Memories, both of which are Facebook groups. Once I had the images from the past I then planned out where they were taken and from what angle. I went to the same location and tried to recapture the scene from the same position as the original photographer as accurately as possible. This proved to be difficult for some images due to recent developments and buildings in areas that would’ve been idle once upon a time.
The slider can be moved on the images below to see the transitions and developments from the past into the present.
Crosshaven Village
Crosshaven Village, past and present photos merged together.
Royal Cork Yacht Club Crosshaven
The Royal Cork Yacht Club in Crosshaven is the world’s oldest yacht club, founded in 1720. The past image here was taken Circa. 1951 and the present image was taken in 2017. Crosshaven Yacht Club is host to Cork week, which takes place every 2 years. The next Volvo Cork Week will take place in 2022.
In these images you can clearly see the progression of the Yacht Club itself, expanding over the years. The Grand Hotel is also evident in the background of the image, now a home to several apartments.
The Royal Cork Yacht Club, past and present photos merged together.
Crosshaven Road
Currabinny Pier from Crosshaven
Crosshaven Pier and Harbour
Once upon a time boats were used to deliver clay to Crosshaven Pier, which would then be transported to the famous Carrigaline Pottery, which operated from 1928 to 1979. You can also see the massive difference in the number of the houses the background of the image, along Camden road and the Point road.
Crosshaven Pier and Harbour, past and present photos merged together
Crosshaven Car Park
What is now home to 2 car parks in the centre of Crosshaven Village, was once occupied by the Owenabue River.
Crosshaven Car Park, The Point Road, past and present photos merged together
Crosshaven Railway Station
Crosshaven Railway station operated from 1904 to 1932, connecting the village to Cork City. The full history of the train line and structure can be read on Crosshaven.ie/CrosshavenRailway. This site is now the location of Crosshaven boys school.
Camden Fort Meagher
If you have any old images of your home town in Cork City or Cork County and you would like to see a Past and Present photo merge please get in touch, I’d love to help out.
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