Toomebridge Collection

Eel Weir on Lough Neagh at Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of the eel weir with three men standing on a wooden bridge. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Main Street, Toomebridge, Looking South - a street scene with hotel on the left, there is a horse and trap in the middle of the road and a lot of people to the right under a large tree

Moneyglass House and the Old Cedars, Toomebridge - a view of a large mansion and trees to the right. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Crosskeys Inn, Toome, a Relic of the Coaching Days - a view of a thatched licensed building with four boys outside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Cutting the Calacht, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of five people in a field, three with scythes, about to throw the scythes at a corn stack

The Staff of Father Nolan P. P. Moneyglass, Toomebridge
The Staff of Father Nolan P.P. Moneyglass, Toomebridge - an outside group photo of the priest and his mainly female staff, some sitting at tables with typewriters

The Churn Or Harvest Home, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of the photographer and his family all sitting at a table with wine and bread. There are interesting artefacts on the walls of the room

Primitive Method of Rippling Or Bolling Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of two men in a field rippling flax onto a white sheet. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Church Island, Lough Beg, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a church tower surrounded by much vegetation. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

New Ferry, Toome - a view of two women in a boat at a short crossing point at the river. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Main Street, Toomebridge, Looking North - a street scene with shop fronts and hotel, there is a horse and trap in the middle of the road and people to the right

Moneyglass House and Lake, Toomebridge - a view over a lake to a large mansion. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Straw Cross and Harvest Bows, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of the straw cross surrounded by four bows. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Moorhens Nest in Reeds, Toomebridge - a view of the nest and eggs. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Eel Weirs at Toome - a view of the wooden eel weirs on the river at Toome. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Eel Weirs, Toomebridge - a view of the wooden weirs on the river. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

A Co. Antrim Cottage and Turf Stack, Toome - a view of a thatched cottage and a turf stack beside it. There is a man with a wheelbarrow. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Bringing Home the Calacht, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of the photographer being led by the neck with a sheath of corn, in a field of corn stacks, with three other people

Mowing Corn With Scythes, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view in a field of men scything and ladies collecting the corn. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Reaping the Corn, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view in a field of a horse drawn reaper, reaping the corn with people collecting the cut corn. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Interior of Cornmill Showing Grindstones, Toome, Co. Antrim - an interior view of a cornmill. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Hughie Dobbin and His Corn Mill, Toome - a view of hughie sitting in front of his corn mill behind. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Hughie Dobbin, Corn Miller, His Tally, Toome - a close in view of a tally of corn milled which is made of wood. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

A Corner in a Co. Antrim Farmhouse, Toome - a view of a draped bed and spinning wheel in the corner of a farmhouse. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Ballymatoskry Cottage, Toome - a view of a large cottage and to the left a horse vehicle, with passengers on a country road. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Winding Yarn Off the Swifts, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a lady outside operating a spinning wheel unwinding yarn off the swifts. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Hackling Flax By Hand for Hand Spinning
Hackling Flax By Hand forHand Spinning - an outside shot showing a man hackling flax beside a spinning wheel and a woman looking on. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Flax Stacked Ready for Scutching, Toome, Co. Antrim
Flax Stacked Ready forScutching, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a man and woman beside a flax stack outside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

The Clove, used for Removing Shoves After Hand Scutching, To
The Clove, used forRemoving Shoves After Hand Scutching, Toome - a view of a man and woman pulling flax threads with a clove. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Primitive Method of Breaking Flax for Hand Scutching, Toome
Primitive Method of Breaking Flax forHand Scutching, Toome - an outside shot showing a man and a woman breaking flax by hand, in the background are buildings

A Co. Antrim Scutch Mill, Toome - an interior shot of the scutch mill. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Flax Breaker in a Co. Antrim Scutch Mill, Toome - an interior shot showing a man operating a flax breaker. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

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

Interior of Scutchmill, Showing Back of Scutching Handles, Toome - an interior shot showing the scutching handles. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Spinning and Winding Yarn, Toome, Co. Antrim - the same two ladies as above spinning and winding yarn outside. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Scutching Flax By Hand on the Scutching Stock, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a lady scutching flax to the side of a house with another lady in the background spinning

A Lint Hole, Showing Flax in Steep, Toome Co. Antrim - a view of a lint hole in a field with houses in the distance. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Stooking the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of a man and woman in a field stooking the gathered flaX. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Steeping the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of men unloading the flax from the horse and cart and another man steeping the flax in a river

Spreading Flax, Toome - a view of women in a field overlooked by a man spreading out flax to dry. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Carting Flax to the Linthole, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of two men loading flax onto a horse and cart in a field. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Lough Neagh at Cranfield Point - a view from the shore to the Lough with two boats in the foreground and children. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Holy Well, Church Island, Lough Beg - a close in view of a holy well. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Toome Bridge - a view of the bridge crossing the river. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Toomebridge, Co. Antrim - a rural street scene showing two hotels and men outside one. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Cranfield Holy Well, Toomebridge - a view of a holy well and icon [cross]. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

Cranfield Old Church, Toomebridge - a view of a derelict church and graveyard by the Lough. There is a man on the right. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge)

Duneane, Toomebridge - a rural street scene with thatched cottages and pony and trap and people. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Londonderry: Toomebridge). Date: circa early 1900s

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Toomebridge, a quaint village nestled in County Antrim, holds a treasure trove of historical and natural wonders. As you wander through its charming streets, the Crosskeys Inn stands tall, an enduring relic from the coaching days. Step back in time and imagine the hustle and bustle of travelers seeking respite within its walls. Venturing further, Moneyglass House emerges with its majestic presence alongside the Old Cedars. These ancient trees whisper tales of bygone eras as they stand guard over this picturesque landscape. The house itself exudes grandeur and invites visitors to explore its rich history. A short distance away lies Lough Neagh, where an enchanting sight awaits - the Eel Weir at Toome. This ingenious structure showcases man's harmonious relationship with nature as it harnesses these slippery creatures for sustenance and trade. As you stroll along Main Street, gazing southward, you are greeted by a vibrant tapestry of life unfolding before your eyes. The heartwarming community spirit fills every corner as locals go about their daily routines. Witnessing traditional practices is truly captivating; cutting the Calacht in Toome unveils age-old techniques passed down through generations. It serves as a reminder that heritage remains alive within these hallowed grounds. The Staff of Father Nolan P. P. , proudly displayed in Moneyglass Church, pays homage to those who have dedicated their lives to serving this close-knit community. Their unwavering commitment shines brightly like a beacon guiding lost souls home. It also celebrates harvest time with great fervor - The Churn Or Harvest Home festival brings together families from far and wide to revel in bountiful blessings bestowed upon them each year. Straw Crosses adorning doorways symbolize gratitude for abundant crops while Harvest Bows dance merrily amidst golden fields. Delving into local traditions reveals fascinating glimpses into everyday life long ago.