Sowing the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim
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Sowing the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim
Sowing the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a picture of people hand sowing flax in a field followed by a horse vehicle. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s
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Antrim Flax Londonderry Sowing Toome Toomebridge
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Sowing the Flax: A Traditional Agricultural Scene from Toome, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland This evocative photograph captures the timeless scene of flax sowing in Toome, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, circa early 1900s. The image showcases a group of dedicated farmers and laborers as they meticulously hand-sow flax seeds in a lush, green field. The landscape is dotted with the distinctive blue-green hue of the flax plants, which would later be used to produce linen fabric. The horse-drawn vehicle in the background adds an element of authenticity to the scene, highlighting the importance of animals in agricultural work during this era. The horse, harnessed and ready, patiently waits to transport the freshly sown seeds to the next plot. Toome, located in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, was renowned for its flax production during this period. The region's rich, fertile soil and favorable climate made it an ideal location for growing the crop. The labor-intensive process of sowing, cultivating, and harvesting flax was a communal effort, with entire families and communities working together to ensure a successful harvest. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the hard work and dedication required to produce the high-quality linen that was once a significant industry in Northern Ireland. The image not only showcases the beauty of the rural landscape but also the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who worked the land.
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