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FROM 1750 - 1830 > TRANSPORT & TRADE |
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At the Market In rural areas the peasants used any money they did not need for the rent to buy basic goods at markets. |
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Shop Signs Some shops had overhanging signs rather than a name above the door or window. The signs usually told the public what type of shop it was. |
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Shop Front Dungannon This early 19th century shop was in Irish Street, Dungannon. It had a distinctive wooden front with small glass panes. |
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Travel Books Arthur Young’s 1780 book, A Tour of Ireland, was the best known of a number of such works. This is the frontpiece of his book and it is ... |
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Fish Market This is a sketch of Galway Fish Market where local people could buy fish such as mackerel and herring. |
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Carrying Turf Although this photograph was taken in Connemara in the early 20th century, it recorded a scene that had not changed for more than a ... |
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Barge The canal boats or barges were pulled by horses which walked along the tow-path. The Dublin canal carried passengers. In Ulster heavy ... |
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The City of Waterford After suffering badly in the wars of the 17th century Waterford recovered rapidly in the second half of the 18th century to become one ... |
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Going to Mass For most rural people, transport meant a simple cart with solid or block wheels. As roads improved these were developed, but in upland ... |
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Shop Front, Belfast This is an example of a Belfast shop front in Castle Street in 1799. Shops were often developed out of private houses. |
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