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U2 Then and Now

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Do you ever wonder where THAT photo of U2 was taken? You know what? I do too! So I research the location & show a modern comparison. Logo by Tyler @rev_u2

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U2 Then and Now @u2thenandnow.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Autumn/Winter 1988. Nicholas Street, Dublin. Bono signs an autograph for a very young fan in typical Dublin weather. In the background is Christ Church Cathedral #U2

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U2 Then and Now @u2thenandnow.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

August 1979. 11 Cedarwood Ave, Dublin. Bono on a bike! Reviewing my 2016 posting of this comparison on my Twitter/X feed, I noticed I had it in the wrong place. I've now double checked and found its round the corner (marked "X") from his home on Cedarwood Rd (marked "B").Orig. photo by Paul Slattery

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U2 Then and Now @u2thenandnow.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

23rd May 1992. U2 photographed by Herb Ritts in the Vienna Zentralfriedhof Cemetery. The band were in the city as part of the Zoo TV tour to play at Donauinsel the next day. Now in place of Bono a leaf rests on the angels shoulder #U2

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U2 Then and Now @u2thenandnow.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

9 December 1980. Allan Gardens, Toronto, Canada. The Edge and a snowman. In the background St Lukes United Church. U2 played their first Canadian gig at the "El Mocambo" club that evening in the city, the day after the murder of John Lennon and covered "Give Peace a Chance". Photo by Peter Noble.

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U2 Then and Now @u2thenandnow.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

25th November 1984. Sarm West Studios, Basing Street, Notting Hill, London. Bono & Adam Clayton arrive at the studios to contribute to the Band Aid charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" #U2

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U2 Then and Now @u2thenandnow.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

June 1978. Mount Temple Comprehensive School, Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland. U2 performing on top of the boiler house in the school car park. Original photos by Ivan Erskine. This is an update of my first Twitter post for this account in October 2016 so I thought it should be my first on Bluesky! #U2

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