From Damask Patterning to Handloom Weaving, from The Stocks to the Castle Guards, these are photos of the old trades and practices of Ulster.
Gallery
Video: 1969 Riot Hill Street
‘They were the best of times, they were the worst of times…’
Golden Age of Warrenpoint
Ta to Peter Hughes for copies of photos. Slideshow dedicated to my new-found friend Irene Saunders. We chatted on the Front here awhile recently, with our beloved grand-daughters, Lauren and Naomi.
Final Murals Slideshow
Below (bottom) is the last of the North Street Murals, with comments.
Modern Newry, Aerial, Point Rd
These slides concentrate on the Old and New Warrenpoint Road areas, St Mary’s Cemetery, Greenbank Industrial Estate and Estler Park (The Marshes) and Newry Town grounds. The latter has since changed its name (if not its fortunes) to Newry City.
North Ward Photo Album
Here are a number of photos showing the North Ward area, mainly from the ‘living memory’ past {imggallery 7}
Point of Yesteryear
Another Slideshow of Old Warrenpoint, this time created and uploaded for my very dear friend Isobel McMahon – who has recently rejoined us on Journal! – and who grew up in this lovely seaside town!
1952 Newry from the Air (A)
These photos show the River/Kilmorey/Boat St area: Albert Basin with Lock-keeper’s Cottage: Belfast Rd/Ardmore area: Balmoral/Upper Damolly Rd area: Bridge St/Quays/Ballybot area: and the Belfast Road leaving Newry. Perhaps most remarkable is how little has changed of the centre; and how much in the suburbs!