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Fair Day, Antrim
Fair Day, Antrim - a view of a Hiring Fair on the Main street with lots of people and lorries, cars and cattle. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Cattle Hiring Lorries Lots Main
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Fair Day in Antrim, Northern Ireland: A Vibrant Scene of Hiring Fair on the Main Street (circa Early 1900s) This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of a Hiring Fair on the Main Street of Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The scene is a vivid testament to the rich rural heritage of this region, showcasing the interplay between town and country life during the early 1900s. The photograph reveals a lively crowd of men, women, and children, all gathered in anticipation of securing employment opportunities. Farmers and laborers from the surrounding countryside have come to town to seek employment, while local farmers and employers have brought their livestock and vehicles to the fair. In the foreground, a group of men in work clothes and caps huddle around a farmer, likely discussing terms of employment. The farmer, dressed in a suit and hat, stands proudly beside his well-groomed cattle, which are tethered to a railing. The presence of lorries and cars in the background suggests that the fair was not only an occasion for hiring agricultural labor but also for trading and commerce. The Main Street of Antrim is lined with shops and houses, their facades adorned with intricate stonework and ornate details. The cobblestone street is filled with the sounds of laughter, conversation, and the clanging of livestock bells. The overall impression is one of community, tradition, and the spirit of opportunity that characterized rural life in Northern Ireland during this period.
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