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Description

Inhabited since ancient times; Norsemen repelled Irish until 1014; remained in English hands 1170-1922; experienced growth in 17th & 18th cen.; had civil war 1922-1927; known for Norman & Georgian castles & cathedrals situated around bay & Irish Sea.

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Model of the head of a young girl, brain exposed on the righthand side
circa 1890
model of the head of a six month-old child, brain exposed on the righthand side
circa 1890
model head of seven month-old foetus
circa 1890
model of the head of a chimpanzee
circa 1890
Model of the head of an older man, brain exposed on the right-hand side
circa 1890

People

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L. Casciani & Son

founded 1857
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Edward Marmaduke Clarke

c. 1806 - 1859
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John Seward

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Thomas Mason (I)

1781 - 1837
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Sir John William Moore

1845 - 1937

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