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FROM 1750 - 1830 > TRANSPORT & TRADE
 
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  Wealthy Travellers
The late 18th century saw an increase in the number of visitors to Ireland. As travel was growing in popularity, William Wilson produced ...
 
  Pig Drover
The pig drover often had the job of getting pigs from a pig market to a local port. Pigs could be exported to England where the growing ...
 
  Turf sales
For many poor homes in Dublin turf was used as domestic fuel. Traders took turf into the city for sale in local markets.
 
  Jaunting Car
After 1800 the jaunting car became a common sight in Ireland. Wealthy families had their own jaunting car, but others paid for their ...
 
  Market House
Market houses were built in the more prosperous towns to provide shelter for the traders. Sometimes, as in this example at Hillsborough, ...
 
 
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