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Ballymaclinton, Irish village, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908. Artist: R Welch
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Ballymaclinton, Irish village, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908. Artist: R Welch
Ballymaclinton, Irish village, Franco-British Exhibition, London, 1908. The Franco-British Exhibition of 1908 celebrated the Entente Cordiale which had been signed by the United Kingdom and France in 1904. The fair was the largest exhibition of its kind in Britain, and the first international exhibition co-organised and sponsored by two countries. The most popular attractions at the exhibition were the two so-called colonial villages, an Irish village and a Senegalese village, which were designed to communicate the success of colonial imposition. The Irish village (Ballymaclinton) was inhabited by 150 colleens (Irish girls) who demonstrated various forms of domestic industry, as well as displays of manufacturing and even an art gallery. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)
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This print captures the essence of Ballymaclinton, an Irish village showcased at the Franco-British Exhibition in London in 1908. The exhibition itself was a grand celebration of the Entente Cordiale, a diplomatic agreement between France and the United Kingdom signed four years prior. As one of the largest exhibitions ever held in Britain, this event marked a significant milestone as it was co-organised and sponsored by both countries. Amongst its many attractions, two colonial villages stood out as major crowd-pullers: an Irish village and a Senegalese village. The focus of this particular photograph is on Ballymaclinton, where 150 colleens (Irish girls) resided. These young women skillfully demonstrated various forms of domestic industry while also showcasing manufacturing techniques and even hosting an art gallery within their humble abode. Published in Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose in London during that era, R Welch's artistic vision immortalizes this unique moment in history. Through this image, we catch a glimpse into the cultural exchange that took place during this exhibition - a testament to both Ireland's rich heritage and its integration within British society at that time.
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