32 Sir John Rogerson's Quay
Between the 18th and 19th century the quay was one of many along the Liffey river. It was used for the mustering of British military troops on Irish deployment, it was also where most of the shipwright and boat building facilities were located. With the marine school located, we think, next door and many allied trades also located along this strip..
Map from 1800 showing No.32 and St Mark Church.
St Marks Church - South East City
The church was surrounded on three sides by a churchyard which contained a large number of graves. In the 18th and early 19th centuries it was a favourite target of body snatchers, owing to its proximity to Trinity College, which taught medicine. A wall was built around the churchyard to try to prevent access. In 1892-3 the wall was removed and a railing substituted.(perhaps thats why all the under groung Crypts)
St. Mark's closed in 1971. Its contents were distributed throughout the Church of Ireland, and the parish records were transferred to the Representative Church Body. After its closure the building was purchased by Trinity College, Dublin which used it occasionally for exams and lectures. The church was purchased by the Family Worship Centre, a Pentecostal assembly, in 1987, renovated, and re-opened as a place of worship.
Current City of Dublin 2018 showing No.32 and St Mark Church.
