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Fenian Weapons seized in a Blacksmiths Shop at Cork (engraving)
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Fenian Weapons seized in a Blacksmiths Shop at Cork (engraving)
1610630 Fenian Weapons seized in a Blacksmiths Shop at Cork (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fenian Weapons seized in a Blacksmiths Shop at Cork. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 September 1865.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22558292
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
1848 Bayonet Blacksmith Bridles Common Cork Irish Republicanism Pointed Rebellion Ring Seized Spike Barb
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This engraving, titled "Fenian Weapons seized in a Blacksmiths Shop at Cork" takes us back to the turbulent times of 19th-century Ireland. The image showcases a collection of confiscated Fenian weapons, revealing the clandestine activities that unfolded within the walls of this blacksmith's shop. Intriguingly arranged, these tools of rebellion and defiance against British rule are prominently displayed. Among them are Fenian pikes with their pointed iron handles, bayonets, bridles, and even cavalry equipment. Each item represents a symbol of Irish republicanism and resistance during this period. The composition draws attention to the intricate details: from the common spike-like barbs on some weapons to the horizontal ring-shaped objects used for unknown purposes. These artifacts speak volumes about the determination and resourcefulness of those involved in planning acts of rebellion against British forces. It is impossible not to ponder upon the historical significance behind each weapon present in this print. They stand as reminders of an era when armed forces clashed with fervent troops fighting for their vision of an independent Ireland. As we gaze upon this engraving captured by an anonymous English School artist, we are transported back to 1865 when The Illustrated London News first published it. This powerful image serves as a testament to both Irish resilience and British efforts to suppress dissent during one chapter in Ireland's long struggle for self-determination.
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