Watch Hidden in Plain Sight: Deaf People in 18th-Century Ireland

We are delighted to share another one of our Teatime Talks online for you to watch.

14 Henrietta Street’s Teatime Talks is a series of talks inspired by the history and people of 14 Henrietta Street. By listening and engaging with visitors, historians, experts, local people, former tenement residents and their families, we continue to uncover, record and respond to the 300 year story of 14 Henrietta Street.

Discover the hidden lives of deaf people in 18th-century Ireland. Watch as tour guide Alvean Jones explores the resilience and ingenuity of individuals like scientist Robert Long and author Jonathan Swift, navigating a world of limited access and prejudice. Discover the hidden lives of deaf people in 18th-century Ireland. Learn how deafness intersected with social class, gender, and colonialism, and how their stories enrich our understanding of Irish history.

This event was kindly supported by ICOM Ireland through their International Museum Day 2025 bursary programme.

Our monthly guided ISL tour takes place the first Saturday of every month. The tour is delivered exclusively in ISL with no spoken commentary. The duration of the tour is 75 minutes. You can book your tickets here.