The first human settlement in Ireland dates to around 6000 B.C. Ireland was also part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1801 to 1922. In 1920, the British Government partitioned Ireland into two semi-autonomous regions: Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. In 1922 UK government signed an Anglo-Irish Treaty which created the Irish Free State within the British Empire. Ireland underwent major highs and lows economically during the 19th century. However, Ireland turned its economy into trade-dependent economy, which saw tremendous economic growth between 1993 and 2007.

These beautiful historic photographs show landscapes, streets, famous landmarks and daily life of Ireland in the 1890s. Vote your favorites and don’t forget to share.