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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.
 
  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.
 
  Shop Front Dungannon
This early 19th century shop was in Irish Street, Dungannon. It had a distinctive wooden front with small glass panes.
 
  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 ...
 
  Fish Market
This is a sketch of Galway Fish Market where local people could buy fish such as mackerel and herring.
 
  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 ...
 
  Barge
The canal boats or barges were pulled by horses which walked along the tow-path. The Dublin canal carried passengers. In Ulster heavy ...
 
  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 ...
 
  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 ...
 
  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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