Footing the Turf
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Footing the Turf
Footing the Turf - a view of a family stacking the turf into bundles in a field. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s
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Media ID 14365129
© National Museums NI / Mary Evans
Antrim Bundles Footing Stacking Turf
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Footing the Turf" is a captivating photograph that offers a glimpse into the past of rural life in Northern Ireland during the early 1900s. The image, taken in County Antrim, depicts a hardworking family as they stack bundles of freshly cut turf in a lush green field. The family members, dressed in traditional clothing, work together in perfect harmony, each one focused on their task. The father, wearing a tweed jacket and a flat cap, stands at the center, directing his children as they carefully place the turf into neat piles. The children, dressed in simple frocks and trousers, help their parents by carrying the heavy turf and stacking it into bundles. The scene is idyllic, with the sun casting long shadows over the rolling hills and the blue sky peeking through the clouds. The turf, a valuable resource for heating homes during the cold winter months, is stacked high, ready to be transported and used to keep the family warm. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the close-knit rural communities that once existed in Northern Ireland and the hard work and dedication required to sustain them.
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