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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 ... |
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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 ... |
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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. |
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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 ... |
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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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