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A Co. Antrim Kitchen With Fireplace for Coal and Turf
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A Co. Antrim Kitchen With Fireplace for Coal and Turf
A Co. Antrim Kitchen With Fireplace forCoal and Turf - an interior shot showing a woman using bellows on an open fire with griddle and pot. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s
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Step back in time with this enchanting image of a traditional Co. Antrim kitchen from circa early 1900s Northern Ireland. The heart of the home, this cozy and inviting space is filled with the warmth and comfort of a crackling open fire. The woman in the foreground tenderly tends to the flames with a pair of bellows, ensuring a steady and steady burn. Above the fireplace, a large iron griddle and a cast-iron pot suspended from a crane are ready for cooking, while a kettle and other essential utensils rest on the wooden table. The room is bathed in the soft, golden glow of the firelight, casting long, dancing shadows on the rough-hewn stone walls and the worn, wooden floorboards. A few pots and pans hang from the ceiling, while a small shelf holds an assortment of dishes and kitchenware. The atmosphere is one of simplicity and comfort, reflecting the rural way of life that once dominated the countryside of County Antrim. Turf and coal were the primary sources of heat and cooking fuel in rural Ireland during this period. The use of a fireplace for both heating and cooking was a common practice, and the woman in the image demonstrates the skill and dedication required to maintain the fire and prepare a meal. This evocative photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us to a time when life was more closely connected to the land and the rhythms of the seasons.
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