Brickmakers Tally, Belfast, 1913
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Brickmakers Tally, Belfast, 1913
Brickmakers Tally, Belfast, 1913 - a view of the tally on the wall. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Belfast Tally Brickmakers
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This evocative photograph captures a snapshot of the past, offering a glimpse into the daily workings of a brickyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland, around the early 1900s. The image focuses on a tally, meticulously scribbled on the rough, textured wall of the brickmaking shed. The tally, a record of production and labor, bears the marks of the brickmakers' daily toil. Each line represents a day's output, with the number of bricks produced by each worker carefully documented. Belfast was a major center for the Irish brick industry during this period, with numerous brickyards dotted throughout the city. Brickmaking was a labor-intensive process, requiring a large workforce to extract clay, shape the bricks, and fire them in kilns. The industry was a significant employer, particularly in working-class communities, and the tally system was a crucial tool for managing production and wages. The photograph's composition draws the viewer in, inviting us to consider the lives of the brickmakers whose names and numbers adorn the wall. The faded, worn appearance of the tally adds to the sense of history and nostalgia, transporting us back in time to a bygone era. This image offers a unique window into the past, providing a tangible connection to the people and industries that shaped Belfast and Northern Ireland's history.
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